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 4228807 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230779 epoch_slot_no: 18779 block_no: 4228630 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2514 time: 2020-05-30 06:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0986a4b1076548644304881d5a0b627ac1ecbbbc43d0eaec1ae8d9eccae95f87Block Operator
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