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 4228771 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230743 epoch_slot_no: 18743 block_no: 4228594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2661 time: 2020-05-30 05:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7f036173f8c312d568daf2d055320ffb3061c6ee9eef4ec27d067660317c63dBlock Operator
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