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 4229591 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231563 epoch_slot_no: 19563 block_no: 4229414 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2321 time: 2020-05-30 10:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x245de23a9feef6124788c7fe2707ab9b39fc7eb3cadc98cbfb5d160128346850Block Operator
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