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 4227012 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4228984 epoch_slot_no: 16984 block_no: 4226835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-05-29 20:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3242d1e3f06924efa74d8205f51e4aab07ee09389c4326f4e8b9b06a02e8fafcBlock Operator
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