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 4228860 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230832 epoch_slot_no: 18832 block_no: 4228683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1233 time: 2020-05-30 06:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeab7af8f136fd138c1ef9876a61d1f84df50a3711d700bb1ce3ea078b54263acBlock Operator
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