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 4224961 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4226932 epoch_slot_no: 14932 block_no: 4224784 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9661 time: 2020-05-29 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d456ebd07190b703039652c9a8e8fe0893a8942836a2f6f89d32b967eed47a5Block Operator
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