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 4225363 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227335 epoch_slot_no: 15335 block_no: 4225186 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1861 time: 2020-05-29 10:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e27e5ea9c98a58d8a1dcfa3109e6d4cfd994110490fb6f5dbb9046be420b6eBlock Operator
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