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 4225780 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4227752 epoch_slot_no: 15752 block_no: 4225603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-29 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99d5cacc5dcd41e36bb5032d4372e23cdf1ef7e1a0fa821278ded705e406049Block Operator
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