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 4226386 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228358 epoch_slot_no: 16358 block_no: 4226209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 982 time: 2020-05-29 16:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fba7ac260d7c2b335f4649713214b10f1b27499b08219444298ee93caa65d66Block Operator
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