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 4226690 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228662 epoch_slot_no: 16662 block_no: 4226513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-29 18:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00529156ad3f96ebd9707e67dd780aff01ce7a34579b8da9db9a9c43251852f4Block Operator
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