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 4224589 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226560 epoch_slot_no: 14560 block_no: 4224412 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1980 time: 2020-05-29 06:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee451e3d63211ff2d78df732263f0591efa439d734ddd714b3d215bb37a76f7Block Operator
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