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 4231171 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233143 epoch_slot_no: 21143 block_no: 4230994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5814 time: 2020-05-30 19:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3932a7ac54806e5afd41e0b574f4fa0b28680ec4d2418ba2c6ad899ad9b8fc7cBlock Operator
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