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 4229945 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4231917 epoch_slot_no: 19917 block_no: 4229768 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3330 time: 2020-05-30 12:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2919cc769fe6c9c1e38f0d5fd3da4bdc5f3fee6f5cba95b14a26f7bda2090780Block Operator
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