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 4224845 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226816 epoch_slot_no: 14816 block_no: 4224668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1314 time: 2020-05-29 08:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdea4bf78f5ec5b0ad9b75b8afeb8593b43ea22baeef5a2768e3701ed2fd00337Block Operator
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