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 4229403 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231375 epoch_slot_no: 19375 block_no: 4229226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2020-05-30 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b202ce5e5e76a9ca506bae1f0053e3f6c671776915d1281d0d88c37801f60beBlock Operator
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