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 4225943 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4227915 epoch_slot_no: 15915 block_no: 4225766 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3858 time: 2020-05-29 14:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6d7eeb135aa0d7ba85867d3805c2ff413182e122a182e71ee06c27ab93f698Block Operator
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