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 4225904 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4227876 epoch_slot_no: 15876 block_no: 4225727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1861 time: 2020-05-29 13:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8ee61ed5de9ade2d1f93797f886bc39cc38a44c1ffca5465ae613146bce357bBlock Operator
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