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 4224862 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226833 epoch_slot_no: 14833 block_no: 4224685 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5237 time: 2020-05-29 08:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee2856ba223baa8ade314b2ff51424b515d0b0b166e5b2a8f2773a00f6912d8Block Operator
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