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 4229389 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4231361 epoch_slot_no: 19361 block_no: 4229212 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2280 time: 2020-05-30 09:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe13d4523e3a4d703dce187a86ecdb4c92697f9f4e533c02a2106d271c0c7b2fcBlock Operator
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