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 4227895 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4229867 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 4227718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3513 time: 2020-05-30 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b60cf402b5ad844834d155fb3e3f8c7d424cd84fc31e78b0d4e304e68e2ad12Block Operator
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