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 4228147 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230119 epoch_slot_no: 18119 block_no: 4227970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1809 time: 2020-05-30 02:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa029d0bf8dac0fa0b3d512f90df9126f57688851937c1a4b2044a06616e9ab7Block Operator
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