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 4225147 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227119 epoch_slot_no: 15119 block_no: 4224970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3340 time: 2020-05-29 09:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394c07bd876bad54c4ae4ac225052db0e6f2afc68ad2cdf3c1df66a51f4fe97cBlock Operator
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