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 4228836 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230808 epoch_slot_no: 18808 block_no: 4228659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6309 time: 2020-05-30 06:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x003e2a60139c7866c8bad48e68d5c9f5e8def24744f4f0dab4e72d068efdb23bBlock Operator
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