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 4227368 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229340 epoch_slot_no: 17340 block_no: 4227191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3873 time: 2020-05-29 22:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e20eedf7480f40cb492d7fd16a4c506387faac975630516a0df2e6501b05bf5Block Operator
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