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 4225679 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227651 epoch_slot_no: 15651 block_no: 4225502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3378 time: 2020-05-29 12:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x813607f725349bdbb1b7fd57c3bb2539cbdf72bc89912320f6eb3edf5da70b63Block Operator
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