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 4226597 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228569 epoch_slot_no: 16569 block_no: 4226420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10869 time: 2020-05-29 17:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb8425b6ddd24a6dba542b51c712333790549f8c1841cce4b663a40756d111b6Block Operator
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