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 4229339 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231311 epoch_slot_no: 19311 block_no: 4229162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6932 time: 2020-05-30 09:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd046170d9aff03efacba21b2d3fa19a224d1a10906aef7ee6f408604752e0d5eBlock Operator
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