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 4225662 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227634 epoch_slot_no: 15634 block_no: 4225485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4822 time: 2020-05-29 12:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9aa5c19627cde6f1dd763b4b06a72e975c65c9901c2aec8854d7edf293e380fBlock Operator
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