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 4226245 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4228217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4226068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7507 time: 2020-05-29 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70c50beda12b0da4ef283771614a57256784de2761916dac5fb0b3175dc5ddb5Block Operator
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