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 4224666 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226637 epoch_slot_no: 14637 block_no: 4224489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-29 07:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c57347f428718803e8a6242899bc8270cb29b8b6176363a90faa0940037f94Block Operator
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