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 4225337 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4227309 epoch_slot_no: 15309 block_no: 4225160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3173 time: 2020-05-29 10:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bfae4fd1dbd5865f3a2814f77c5027f67a83dea7ff1f65074a5901fb4ec1c94Block Operator
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