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 4231011 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4232983 epoch_slot_no: 20983 block_no: 4230834 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-05-30 18:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x474ee55ec9d1f841c0ab0180b9e5307bd52a332c3312cc0f74442ba2f8c76dacBlock Operator
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