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 4226854 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228826 epoch_slot_no: 16826 block_no: 4226677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2944 time: 2020-05-29 19:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1ae1913e8c086e52e5bb37cf11cf09a32225b18abec382672797d8db7d5354Block Operator
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