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 4228952 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230924 epoch_slot_no: 18924 block_no: 4228775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3201 time: 2020-05-30 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5203a5ec9667170aaad08217b15e1df9d893bd55e9137dda502fca94886ef1c9Block Operator
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