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 4227657 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4229629 epoch_slot_no: 17629 block_no: 4227480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4057 time: 2020-05-29 23:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c26431eee5a82ec9de63a2ccceb25f9649902eee7a4f2d39e378e8714f4df6fBlock Operator
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