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 4231015 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4232987 epoch_slot_no: 20987 block_no: 4230838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2862 time: 2020-05-30 18:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b58f6f6a1702aa690b8edc5759e0b6f757ddf2fc570681b9c14a847b801de22Block Operator
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