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 4231154 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233126 epoch_slot_no: 21126 block_no: 4230977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3794 time: 2020-05-30 19:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472687cd88ca7ddfda1e36fbd078d02ff996324b1d7d9f56a2010d2a230f3311Block Operator
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