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 4228721 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230693 epoch_slot_no: 18693 block_no: 4228544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-05-30 05:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77307efab4d796d4e3126ab70c51bfeb1deb9a5642ee32a30a50d216ea4c695eBlock Operator
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