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 4231061 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233033 epoch_slot_no: 21033 block_no: 4230884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2693 time: 2020-05-30 18:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x841d797659c90dd6557f0ceca63315f4e4a06821214335200c268e76a6c6bef5Block Operator
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