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 4228891 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230863 epoch_slot_no: 18863 block_no: 4228714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-30 06:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09923840c2e1201b5e9eea520912d3ccd4e295843ba27e24fe30d0b12be0264Block Operator
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