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 4227968 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4229940 epoch_slot_no: 17940 block_no: 4227791 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2265 time: 2020-05-30 01:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc275dfbf7b33d5be4f82810ca478721af4864ec6ff6cc69836ca3a5c89138aadBlock Operator
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