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 4228243 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230215 epoch_slot_no: 18215 block_no: 4228066 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6327 time: 2020-05-30 02:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb18899455bb7d4cf9a3292bbc8ceae286f0c08a7175f6d995e5f6b0cb846fc0fBlock Operator
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