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 4228795 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4230767 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 4228618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5301 time: 2020-05-30 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d230cfd28ae03c44c8607a11e856fc30a6d0a1f10a59baddde95d3470d88faBlock Operator
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