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 4226324 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228296 epoch_slot_no: 16296 block_no: 4226147 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-05-29 16:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd1a390ad3c024d7bba6e4f912ab066b06d819fb5626b7fb9c8da686a43eccadBlock Operator
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