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 4228725 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4230697 epoch_slot_no: 18697 block_no: 4228548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2440 time: 2020-05-30 05:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6af944a58611ebc9aa1e5e6bad6918cc387f375dd2b5cafa13793faa6ef8ecBlock Operator
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