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 4228750 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4230722 epoch_slot_no: 18722 block_no: 4228573 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1967 time: 2020-05-30 05:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eea8d4e21807be2b08c01e31ff3b67ebec450c4096e114451bf5cf19b3de367Block Operator
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