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 4225526 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227498 epoch_slot_no: 15498 block_no: 4225349 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3490 time: 2020-05-29 11:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c33aee4d23df5c2c875c3e0bca59ff54c659c317ceac3abda1875d2d56e115Block Operator
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