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 4227355 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4229327 epoch_slot_no: 17327 block_no: 4227178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2416 time: 2020-05-29 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23112bf768692503bb8d20401bbb76924a9f350ad9a71a845c583c15e9e6ddb8Block Operator
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