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 4227642 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229614 epoch_slot_no: 17614 block_no: 4227465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1614 time: 2020-05-29 23:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee062a97a53dcc667c788cb64f7b6c7fae768b9a00d0e4b85bfc2173200b460Block Operator
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