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 4224576 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226547 epoch_slot_no: 14547 block_no: 4224399 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-05-29 06:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11cdd5a108b2e22dad301a82825c4205be0bd24ac7b20b5cf71e3d278e62225eBlock Operator
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