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 4227304 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229276 epoch_slot_no: 17276 block_no: 4227127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3244 time: 2020-05-29 21:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58f9832469df38b2186d3f9bd5fcc6c6169a7609eec2f208810f1ab695d2fd7Block Operator
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