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 4225072 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227044 epoch_slot_no: 15044 block_no: 4224895 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2809 time: 2020-05-29 09:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1618e7f6159074b40a0514d8c31c592f01cd5c98a656b109969ad7908e8414cfBlock Operator
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