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 4228699 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4230671 epoch_slot_no: 18671 block_no: 4228522 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2840 time: 2020-05-30 05:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422b296d7919c3df072d27d9d78d46e29a84c9a4edd99a95e40781c79b0822a5Block Operator
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