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 4228546 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230518 epoch_slot_no: 18518 block_no: 4228369 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2653 time: 2020-05-30 04:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00ad0fcf1280d8644fc418daab8fd1d3eb4824d9903588c79190d9b44a816f0aBlock Operator
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