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 4228884 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230856 epoch_slot_no: 18856 block_no: 4228707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4730 time: 2020-05-30 06:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e43f1a79e5ecc6272c1592fd1c1f2c7ce3e2719e710cef60432cbf9bb5cfc49Block Operator
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