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 4225280 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227252 epoch_slot_no: 15252 block_no: 4225103 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3747 time: 2020-05-29 10:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2033ff15ceafcbe3ddb8e2e6e7cb5b64d8f2a670649686452bf2d03419d65c0dBlock Operator
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