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 4228946 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4230918 epoch_slot_no: 18918 block_no: 4228769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3185 time: 2020-05-30 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f9e06d00c2956e2e630604874788acb42df72843276fa684bfc1ab508c20a2aBlock Operator
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