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 4229485 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4231457 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 4229308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11072 time: 2020-05-30 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0eff2e7a9caddd53875db05dd1df98479c98ffbda3236a9ffb139c181a1f18cBlock Operator
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