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 4227613 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4229585 epoch_slot_no: 17585 block_no: 4227436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1978 time: 2020-05-29 23:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac882bedd4880e4aebd65119e16222d4c6f5f79814caab435391f150b3ae7a7Block Operator
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