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 4226464 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4228436 epoch_slot_no: 16436 block_no: 4226287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7157 time: 2020-05-29 17:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a93bbdf4c3dbc3da761967dd670e6b1297be0d1b327e1c92482c8e1a3f7ae3cBlock Operator
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