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 4228751 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230723 epoch_slot_no: 18723 block_no: 4228574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2020-05-30 05:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3b346893005d0e7bb39ce77ae41e6fa5f8ac3faa49cd7c9b8dd927735c36802Block Operator
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