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 4225201 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227173 epoch_slot_no: 15173 block_no: 4225024 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2792 time: 2020-05-29 10:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa26cfde4b1c04f599ce93c688a2be9509b78ef0cdb815430926d2d78fd6fe27dBlock Operator
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