A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4224198 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226169 epoch_slot_no: 14169 block_no: 4224021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-05-29 04:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b3d5be96e8bd85fb53e57eb793fece89bf62e2879bfba4ef61302286094f3e5Block Operator
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