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 4231078 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233050 epoch_slot_no: 21050 block_no: 4230901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 963 time: 2020-05-30 18:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82af2ad11e8e13ec4f97ee518cff32ed351025c465f7b9226b8f390593c3e06cBlock Operator
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