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 4229081 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231053 epoch_slot_no: 19053 block_no: 4228904 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-05-30 07:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6638e25898b6d552717fc9b7ac53fd9342137a1ee6990f4d3f8c783fd8b65f43Block Operator
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