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 4225630 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227602 epoch_slot_no: 15602 block_no: 4225453 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6507 time: 2020-05-29 12:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80a3ff4b34a0396dfcce33ec82e95bb315c6532d3c3f14e8fcd8a85041325af0Block Operator
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