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 4225694 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4227666 epoch_slot_no: 15666 block_no: 4225517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-29 12:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe71300bde3cd1a918b02f3134fb72aac8f390b50f5fc3f24e615330b44b533bBlock Operator
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