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 4228823 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230795 epoch_slot_no: 18795 block_no: 4228646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1504 time: 2020-05-30 06:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68075d5003eebd4b3e1e25280568d73944e09139bd43190dc09d1083afb5bdadBlock Operator
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