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 4226687 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228659 epoch_slot_no: 16659 block_no: 4226510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8381 time: 2020-05-29 18:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f9f305ac4bb1ccbeb3e9447ea4c3ee4549f6032cd66a8f79c578dab8595b96cBlock Operator
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