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 4225580 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227552 epoch_slot_no: 15552 block_no: 4225403 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-29 12:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x255e8214697e2af27974a880a94ef8b0224b8d9d31e7845c2beeb0fc0f43d1a5Block Operator
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