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 4228997 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4230969 epoch_slot_no: 18969 block_no: 4228820 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7760 time: 2020-05-30 07:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd771ec6fd72d653adf70e2ceb4b8ab4839b3528faed28f70b95eb612c860b8d0Block Operator
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