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 4224349 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4226320 epoch_slot_no: 14320 block_no: 4224172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3037 time: 2020-05-29 05:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2844a3df4470aac4e5822cc42af68c9636b4a2546070380da867e900d3e7c22eBlock Operator
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