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 4228728 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230700 epoch_slot_no: 18700 block_no: 4228551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2257 time: 2020-05-30 05:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37df41cb36e73a09ba8ef6abe914549fe1f4f9beb4e049c7b3ca2ac85ede6bf3Block Operator
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