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 4231105 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4233077 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 4230928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 28298 time: 2020-05-30 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe91618713d98d4f00b92450ff4b7dfd7bc6671b920bc50f170a71f01092f0e4Block Operator
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