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 4227129 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229101 epoch_slot_no: 17101 block_no: 4226952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-29 20:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607779b340bf04355513c7c478705fad62364c129b060ae0030d1f3b3b430e8dBlock Operator
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