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 4224219 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4226190 epoch_slot_no: 14190 block_no: 4224042 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10872 time: 2020-05-29 04:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6a7bcc044bb65139d4ba971d0e0e16289cb5e9e84415a9ced44530f0362b47bBlock Operator
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