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 4229655 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4231627 epoch_slot_no: 19627 block_no: 4229478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3047 time: 2020-05-30 10:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6369a0f8093bffb80616bae6def77dd8e2755b16ce1e4c457018e8c8d16aaabdBlock Operator
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