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 4231033 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4233005 epoch_slot_no: 21005 block_no: 4230856 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2852 time: 2020-05-30 18:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3bf0e9bb25c22b2829135c1501f6c91e4e6dd4670b25909a797cf687527b28Block Operator
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