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 4228956 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230928 epoch_slot_no: 18928 block_no: 4228779 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8223 time: 2020-05-30 06:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f102ecebc27a16e312968003632dc6724f394bc54f6a2c09a1cd2758f29b25eBlock Operator
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