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 4228553 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230525 epoch_slot_no: 18525 block_no: 4228376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2400 time: 2020-05-30 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd63dc7a01fbdff834262727d21852f355c39430aa44218dfaa5f7480f0f97c7Block Operator
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