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 4229232 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231204 epoch_slot_no: 19204 block_no: 4229055 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2872 time: 2020-05-30 08:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc9380f6aeec94a79c81fcf300441e2bbb7c359ca5d6760d89b99570e8b4490fBlock Operator
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