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 4229001 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4230973 epoch_slot_no: 18973 block_no: 4228824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2646 time: 2020-05-30 07:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75438006f23c5b08313cdfee7b83baa79d077a34f8371c2f20453876b9b791e7Block Operator
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