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 4227522 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229494 epoch_slot_no: 17494 block_no: 4227345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4064 time: 2020-05-29 22:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ec277a18ce5a7a3167aec785f4735c4d112de9b4e6f983a6f8ae99b54a5e49dBlock Operator
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