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 4231017 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4232989 epoch_slot_no: 20989 block_no: 4230840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2080 time: 2020-05-30 18:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7176b1d21a1653a6b7a57b1d7e800710e64c208112ed8b30cb6ddf7c5ecbcc0Block Operator
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