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 4229100 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231072 epoch_slot_no: 19072 block_no: 4228923 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2198 time: 2020-05-30 07:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a0fbb247ccd3e88d07a6d8ffa954cb34b6c29dda0fb4465efe5f04461c47bceBlock Operator
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