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 4226774 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228746 epoch_slot_no: 16746 block_no: 4226597 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2564 time: 2020-05-29 18:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x450215edf4fbe2728e48f7a8248ee40bed20af31f514d9e6223d80dc8f840df5Block Operator
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