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 4225893 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227865 epoch_slot_no: 15865 block_no: 4225716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2009 time: 2020-05-29 13:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e79ba102076dbfc354aa31dc8247e0485e88b7ed57c09f97cb02c8ef2f9ce07Block Operator
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