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 4224258 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226229 epoch_slot_no: 14229 block_no: 4224081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1093 time: 2020-05-29 04:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27f62dd2f26da1d74f46d27947347f21ae5477a7f4140364bb5c1ed72790128aBlock Operator
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