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 4228570 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230542 epoch_slot_no: 18542 block_no: 4228393 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-30 04:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6230a82e5d5be28653a7b1b9a026fc4c9bd963fb3ff1c8a99e1dd4a99cdf6347Block Operator
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