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 4225789 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4227761 epoch_slot_no: 15761 block_no: 4225612 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2312 time: 2020-05-29 13:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ad9e2fa45eac4a6694e84c15ad1ab190d69a45bfb7f8c929c3aa752edefc5cBlock Operator
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