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 4225784 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227756 epoch_slot_no: 15756 block_no: 4225607 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1673 time: 2020-05-29 13:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ab73a7115847589d5d87358387d198ccfd320aec710467e720558b8f8dcddceBlock Operator
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