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 4228772 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230744 epoch_slot_no: 18744 block_no: 4228595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-30 05:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cc0a6c2053c67fbeb372b668051f6bd461e600a16b9f3b8fe933fde127c729Block Operator
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