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 4229689 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4231661 epoch_slot_no: 19661 block_no: 4229512 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2682 time: 2020-05-30 10:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbea8b33d88f8c0a666b0b749d101032e65fb416a62bc4e271557ce3148b8ca6Block Operator
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