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 4227528 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229500 epoch_slot_no: 17500 block_no: 4227351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2337 time: 2020-05-29 22:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c6b15f13939a2481ab8533d0b184640de74a7fef0d29674acf36aa4d6abd4cBlock Operator
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