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 4229305 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4231277 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 4229128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10214 time: 2020-05-30 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1bb93f17ab3d8399cc5bfb6a6db6678ad0639e58dd95c44c3b6aa7ac0d06206Block Operator
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