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 4228281 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230253 epoch_slot_no: 18253 block_no: 4228104 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-30 03:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5bc214fe85db87afd36aa8eebabb8a85b006a4c1ba2a71f64608619c3cdb52Block Operator
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