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 4224297 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226268 epoch_slot_no: 14268 block_no: 4224120 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2020-05-29 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc30b34f349ebddf139c87792f41ae4be43314c1e6cba9142d244fc4df2ce6d7Block Operator
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