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 4228645 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230617 epoch_slot_no: 18617 block_no: 4228468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-30 05:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2373b34c35e1fea808da4217668a876e3bb5c126242a9455b1cf24882bab3f3dBlock Operator
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