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 4228049 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230021 epoch_slot_no: 18021 block_no: 4227872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3710 time: 2020-05-30 01:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a8037b3f6d4b55d1187069fa5640ef6b723f26a695d941bf3683f6798b82baBlock Operator
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