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 4228804 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230776 epoch_slot_no: 18776 block_no: 4228627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4905 time: 2020-05-30 06:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4300bd2c0634744409385616e1b8bc47b4bc884fc22bf6f6673f69bdda5f555cBlock Operator
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