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 4229125 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4231097 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 4228948 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14164 time: 2020-05-30 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfe8102c0f139852ede1cac4ce67eb64185b76d9ecb6e1e47f2699455880f937Block Operator
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