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 4228578 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230550 epoch_slot_no: 18550 block_no: 4228401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6712 time: 2020-05-30 04:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23d9676aa6559d9cbdee68ddd3ed7dbd010ff2c61f6292d0f56ab55429d10779Block Operator
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