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 4229000 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4230972 epoch_slot_no: 18972 block_no: 4228823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1459 time: 2020-05-30 07:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d395e7d6db023dfb11f4592629937b60f6f4a09d8453ff5e84214282533899dBlock Operator
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