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 4228506 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230478 epoch_slot_no: 18478 block_no: 4228329 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1796 time: 2020-05-30 04:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4358c4d21970642c8b1f713688e6b9a476106e3257ed5e69111160371e880fccBlock Operator
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