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 4228164 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230136 epoch_slot_no: 18136 block_no: 4227987 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2020-05-30 02:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e892f3b8f33ebdf9b180d461c117962169c96a9ab9887f8443932fce631d75Block Operator
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