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 4226420 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4228392 epoch_slot_no: 16392 block_no: 4226243 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4879 time: 2020-05-29 16:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa32d51c3620b5a4b8291dd01ae4f75decb7a7e894c47969987d044262d7ebec3Block Operator
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