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 4225742 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227714 epoch_slot_no: 15714 block_no: 4225565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-29 13:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac112967ff2a447acd18be2d72e66756ae5a07c3b3a9d03c2ac870af41083993Block Operator
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