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 4225121 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227093 epoch_slot_no: 15093 block_no: 4224944 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3188 time: 2020-05-29 09:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74b14acd44086efb9e013a5baf43147765dfa8ee9a44db37f21d6f88fd4f4d23Block Operator
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