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 4228482 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230454 epoch_slot_no: 18454 block_no: 4228305 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7558 time: 2020-05-30 04:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf96f12a784e92b2cd38f6875deb21cfe3db8e168336e0b8b90632240c28161aBlock Operator
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