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 4227150 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229122 epoch_slot_no: 17122 block_no: 4226973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2020-05-29 20:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffb5118e9f51062074b56b5ba595be971990314a3eb7125c9f61f2c841aed172Block Operator
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