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 4224782 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4226753 epoch_slot_no: 14753 block_no: 4224605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6485 time: 2020-05-29 07:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a43e4617a26cd2f171dae27e09e623b69e15cee40ee0ec845725376160aba9Block Operator
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