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 4226980 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4228952 epoch_slot_no: 16952 block_no: 4226803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2166 time: 2020-05-29 19:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291ff789115972f8b106fd7f738b62432d04216c223c1a477961d41c7e0cc6b7Block Operator
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