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 4228805 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4230777 epoch_slot_no: 18777 block_no: 4228628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5435 time: 2020-05-30 06:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6782420225f180a9c078bb005ee778e48cb9c268cb15d9225ee572fea010f870Block Operator
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