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 4224494 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226465 epoch_slot_no: 14465 block_no: 4224317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1600 time: 2020-05-29 06:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b53e4b886cd7958837d57ed67d0e158299a55530f13d50fc20bb67d78fd801aBlock Operator
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