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 4228673 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230645 epoch_slot_no: 18645 block_no: 4228496 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2774 time: 2020-05-30 05:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbff30bc180ccf3b09332482a51dbc1e69d556b421acd2cff2ce35f7335b0c345Block Operator
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