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 4227910 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4229882 epoch_slot_no: 17882 block_no: 4227733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2526 time: 2020-05-30 01:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8ab28b1ee48f9ff3cb2913291bf1ae5305ee775b298b2523d16ef8a4005c29Block Operator
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