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 4228691 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230663 epoch_slot_no: 18663 block_no: 4228514 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3864 time: 2020-05-30 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8823dfe5b43c49f7116c4d034dbcf75894d3eeed337e5cb6fa1f8500ac0b79dcBlock Operator
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