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 4231020 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232992 epoch_slot_no: 20992 block_no: 4230843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3161 time: 2020-05-30 18:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d909c8a90b3771477e7d71a607cbd92c91b0da0435f678d2282a6a53a0fa433Block Operator
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