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 4228342 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230314 epoch_slot_no: 18314 block_no: 4228165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-30 03:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c521d502db813d734c31bc52b0c10151154dfacd49ed0e83042c20a4a9137e8Block Operator
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