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 4225989 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4227961 epoch_slot_no: 15961 block_no: 4225812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1595 time: 2020-05-29 14:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166f9bf9a71e03967e90888694c5649aa5063613d0d257a5892abfb07d7bec9eBlock Operator
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