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 4228430 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230402 epoch_slot_no: 18402 block_no: 4228253 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2102 time: 2020-05-30 03:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7765450885a9fda45de0e8dd0ef96b69a2f22680f4dcb662f284193dec574a7Block Operator
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