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 4227510 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229482 epoch_slot_no: 17482 block_no: 4227333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2442 time: 2020-05-29 22:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7741a16326dacb1855fe788ef0e03533f8045c7fe7b371d3ec0209ea0ca2febBlock Operator
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