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 4229708 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4231680 epoch_slot_no: 19680 block_no: 4229531 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2362 time: 2020-05-30 11:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x324f9e0166e32f8a7d991f8f1ed36cfb7cb651e935fbfb470761bad31ab2cb8eBlock Operator
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