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 4229393 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231365 epoch_slot_no: 19365 block_no: 4229216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1738 time: 2020-05-30 09:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a3f0a2b2206134b112a7c2fc752ce5e8672babbd434a86777a631eb7b871d7Block Operator
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