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 4225796 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227768 epoch_slot_no: 15768 block_no: 4225619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2020-05-29 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d24b30a9aedc86c9eeef2a7919d3e71d82a5771d6698e1d7b729018044a7cfcBlock Operator
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