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 4228763 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230735 epoch_slot_no: 18735 block_no: 4228586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3261 time: 2020-05-30 05:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd455bda59dfc964b1b6f75fcfc24a278990391a69cdf114613f6e016d5b32ceBlock Operator
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