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 4231025 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4232997 epoch_slot_no: 20997 block_no: 4230848 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1914 time: 2020-05-30 18:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f656837c1122b409a97b19c0903fb26e6189f7869dcd592ed3450cc5c4d537aBlock Operator
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