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 4224447 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226418 epoch_slot_no: 14418 block_no: 4224270 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2261 time: 2020-05-29 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29efac0d545247fd7c098646f12baaabe493752610e9c059fac0f5730c56f224Block Operator
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