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 4229015 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4230987 epoch_slot_no: 18987 block_no: 4228838 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-05-30 07:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc26c048628b3a0790d339a8a822d175f870e93fbdc1d618b99415c057b614f7cBlock Operator
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