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 4224407 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4226378 epoch_slot_no: 14378 block_no: 4224230 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6287 time: 2020-05-29 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd1c3ad3deeabfd9ea4ae076a0b503b9e4e3e91e47b8d0f10a8dd4470acfc9fBlock Operator
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