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 4228815 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230787 epoch_slot_no: 18787 block_no: 4228638 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-30 06:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe374fe32b9df19ab8657e72f061c65b313e99737bbd8148b870c0a460faa994aBlock Operator
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