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 4224638 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226609 epoch_slot_no: 14609 block_no: 4224461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-05-29 06:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2259ab40aa439c4a452b2f0320c8fc54a923acf86fa81a67ae2bb3abe80ae00Block Operator
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