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 4231104 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233076 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 4230927 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7288 time: 2020-05-30 18:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf88d1ceb55fb56d6acb95bdf67df43db968808ff9562b559e6364849921cc10bBlock Operator
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