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 4227127 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229099 epoch_slot_no: 17099 block_no: 4226950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4176 time: 2020-05-29 20:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb7355a1781635c9224835165d510c14b5506044f7db6ec2c001f73ccf621f2Block Operator
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