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 4228683 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230655 epoch_slot_no: 18655 block_no: 4228506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2951 time: 2020-05-30 05:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394295edddb31fe43278819be4c01d5f7b0a59453e9ef73c41a555a54ea7c3deBlock Operator
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