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 4229646 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4231618 epoch_slot_no: 19618 block_no: 4229469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2005 time: 2020-05-30 10:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c8bf7d6a5db390b312b35ea549b1e0d62814be0455a8aa3026d2389292e44f8Block Operator
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