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 4229503 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231475 epoch_slot_no: 19475 block_no: 4229326 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2358 time: 2020-05-30 09:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a49d6c2b598d5e94ce30c174729caf17709f96733cc7400b9fbb9c705e65823Block Operator
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