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 4224657 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4226628 epoch_slot_no: 14628 block_no: 4224480 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1647 time: 2020-05-29 07:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf908d8ae985c5432f9c22bd7f2cdb201b39c970e9d2491c60f1959e4d37b30b2Block Operator
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