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 4227813 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4229785 epoch_slot_no: 17785 block_no: 4227636 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1781 time: 2020-05-30 00:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3cff4d7c31552a99fe1d8ca0b9a3a08c768b745471c65854772ff1c4864b3dBlock Operator
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