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 4229672 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4231644 epoch_slot_no: 19644 block_no: 4229495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4746 time: 2020-05-30 10:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd018ad02dcb3ccd1242f21b64e6d0538feec4d65cc2a4243852a03835baced19Block Operator
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