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 4229816 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4231788 epoch_slot_no: 19788 block_no: 4229639 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4464 time: 2020-05-30 11:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb3280742098f3691e65aa1c78750caea3b85d89118ba946a48056c6c507d8dBlock Operator
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