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 4229163 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231135 epoch_slot_no: 19135 block_no: 4228986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-05-30 08:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5efd760a5ff0ad60f4fa98f1ca4fdda05b1ba6e9d7119dac79d7903765d0fc7Block Operator
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