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 4227383 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229355 epoch_slot_no: 17355 block_no: 4227206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1729 time: 2020-05-29 22:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea70ebaa3237049bd1c40faa78d8dd9d14be857a0b39786b240c6fbfd1cdc2b0Block Operator
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