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 4226703 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228675 epoch_slot_no: 16675 block_no: 4226526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2020-05-29 18:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe01530a9a384f5046e9011b52d6d3ad28cbbab512ae82647d68de585bdf73c16Block Operator
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