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 4229490 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231462 epoch_slot_no: 19462 block_no: 4229313 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-05-30 09:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca57091d840bd8830fdbdce7565192d89d674c08fe205f74fc168d98fdb9c38eBlock Operator
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