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 4229590 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231562 epoch_slot_no: 19562 block_no: 4229413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2433 time: 2020-05-30 10:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2560ababb440406976cc525c035b058f60c57f9fd7b18c4f45df1d60f343ce5eBlock Operator
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