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 4229109 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231081 epoch_slot_no: 19081 block_no: 4228932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7259 time: 2020-05-30 07:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8240fc0991269d154ccc0f1699f7a36bd535a3fdf765eed6d1a6e0e05479781fBlock Operator
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