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 4226485 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228457 epoch_slot_no: 16457 block_no: 4226308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3433 time: 2020-05-29 17:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b92c0800413257a98f65757b4f9124e5612cee7faf0743c47e23b23251feed2Block Operator
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