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 4231106 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4233078 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 4230929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5118 time: 2020-05-30 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c006e1297ed17cb59e4f2e0a3890084e63e64ece55586dac97a9ac99aa7bfb2Block Operator
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