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 4226189 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228161 epoch_slot_no: 16161 block_no: 4226012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2020-05-29 15:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3625517029d218291ce02c4eff609c664e45c2e86c1f4d6414cd9507bd8e57Block Operator
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