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 4229031 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231003 epoch_slot_no: 19003 block_no: 4228854 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7656 time: 2020-05-30 07:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e464a4cc0ed568f508dd9bd24f789df7f17851504e41827460fe1965b07ec2eBlock Operator
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