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 4227577 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229549 epoch_slot_no: 17549 block_no: 4227400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1643 time: 2020-05-29 23:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73a439ce8434760244a4d7e2c9f1a77ca2e03bd8a086ed52389abe4a5a2897e6Block Operator
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