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 4224655 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4226626 epoch_slot_no: 14626 block_no: 4224478 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2313 time: 2020-05-29 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb231c770dc072ebe98ba0ad64b6143656bb68a654e4189feaf7f481fae8fb9cBlock Operator
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