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 4229063 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231035 epoch_slot_no: 19035 block_no: 4228886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-30 07:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e08754dbac71a680daf5e458742c0c82aa45a7d0f8f25ba80068bc6b61a70ecBlock Operator
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