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 4229302 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231274 epoch_slot_no: 19274 block_no: 4229125 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3039 time: 2020-05-30 08:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3016c92ce53f71fc3c09b0beecbee0cfee9801d733c4c1fdcd4613d0a47ddbb3Block Operator
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