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 4229541 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4231513 epoch_slot_no: 19513 block_no: 4229364 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1970 time: 2020-05-30 10:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2588b9baed04421a851129654c2424d36d23b3a9fc45abf6465387dc1b20a8ceBlock Operator
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