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 4228510 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230482 epoch_slot_no: 18482 block_no: 4228333 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-30 04:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508393fc0d38480b6dac7daa4326bd307a88a988b9dfb7f8a4762de0e0499543Block Operator
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