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 4228616 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230588 epoch_slot_no: 18588 block_no: 4228439 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-30 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09f8138ef14791a1f02c8208fdc09b5ee0265048751a22e76dc6f5e2aab3ea8Block Operator
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