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 4229564 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231536 epoch_slot_no: 19536 block_no: 4229387 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1557 time: 2020-05-30 10:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67e5cf15e6d615daddc8a7f287323f5d9ea7b924e48c52dd803e54a4eb36b7faBlock Operator
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