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 4229785 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4231757 epoch_slot_no: 19757 block_no: 4229608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2761 time: 2020-05-30 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9b89b706fb88fe1f9a0aef3aad07aab3f4ab437b6743f4cf182c473623a79f9Block Operator
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