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 4229172 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4231144 epoch_slot_no: 19144 block_no: 4228995 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3103 time: 2020-05-30 08:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x835ef9a2cb9d56f164a50dcf5fb09aff911b8ec9e12d30954c97fbe49f5fc937Block Operator
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