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 4225193 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227165 epoch_slot_no: 15165 block_no: 4225016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-29 09:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3827d909de9452f9faebe275a08dc01200ab8758352f808cb67b8aae6ad3781eBlock Operator
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