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 4226065 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4228037 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 4225888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11470 time: 2020-05-29 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd30b9abde36cbfce13460fcab937efde5a02aa18d4be951cfbb02bd873ae8da8Block Operator
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