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 4226955 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4228927 epoch_slot_no: 16927 block_no: 4226778 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1196 time: 2020-05-29 19:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec497ccb33d215845e37b85348687aaf333db7c375398a9e005b6f417c45b804Block Operator
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