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 4225705 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4227677 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 4225528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11612 time: 2020-05-29 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6ef965ec6c5fce9845ed6ced82f7b966542d9bd4391693b085453836eb3242Block Operator
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