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 4228778 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4230750 epoch_slot_no: 18750 block_no: 4228601 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2998 time: 2020-05-30 05:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee74a98f15cf344db780d11703c207fb8377b0b97aeb8cacccd396f35fbda83Block Operator
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