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 4228774 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230746 epoch_slot_no: 18746 block_no: 4228597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2093 time: 2020-05-30 05:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c1a05acde255fb9ee33bef83e18574d98fd4632fcf1c6f0f02a8f2ded835597Block Operator
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