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 4227173 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229145 epoch_slot_no: 17145 block_no: 4226996 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2444 time: 2020-05-29 20:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2801aa52132385cf5bdf50e4a6a30cdb1ae93f3c17f3ab886f12224fdb973c7Block Operator
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