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 4226677 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228649 epoch_slot_no: 16649 block_no: 4226500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2341 time: 2020-05-29 18:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa035a7b7c5a71221307bfa03a8bffaaac7a9e9dd45a48a3c6e4236218a94ed5Block Operator
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