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 4228525 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4230497 epoch_slot_no: 18497 block_no: 4228348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3657 time: 2020-05-30 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b77e5f230ea77374d39e1967d31ed6ea9fd32314ae4c4d3670d25d8c124d75Block Operator
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