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 4231203 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233175 epoch_slot_no: 21175 block_no: 4231026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4571 time: 2020-05-30 19:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x241a6da5cfce7a01a842c4110a2fe5007e7ef32a0859ed01495ba9da963f913dBlock Operator
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