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 4226312 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228284 epoch_slot_no: 16284 block_no: 4226135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-29 16:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0098275fdd957f7d1df8e24051f29bfe03e2456556bd8e5e596bf1bff50f2ce0Block Operator
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