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 4227432 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229404 epoch_slot_no: 17404 block_no: 4227255 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4773 time: 2020-05-29 22:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f18df45aa3fbeaed45ada5f1480da14ef763c1eb9c6f259f24b57116d96969cBlock Operator
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