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 4225951 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227923 epoch_slot_no: 15923 block_no: 4225774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3581 time: 2020-05-29 14:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823e4771537cb4d57df0af0e65eec488af942ccaf81e3491c992a74ed5ace4acBlock Operator
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