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 4228065 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230037 epoch_slot_no: 18037 block_no: 4227888 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2269 time: 2020-05-30 01:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd17d835be061910562b5413323cadc4f19ba23165e36085107bf7b82d7ab9dc4Block Operator
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