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 4228765 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4230737 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 4228588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12923 time: 2020-05-30 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22710dd70725dcb1f85d52836c877873139650fdbf2e1a9bf81004fa3d0431fBlock Operator
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