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 4231248 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233220 epoch_slot_no: 21220 block_no: 4231071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-05-30 19:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619fb41fcdd5e9fc7ce2a8e30fac3262387e1c772a0e165ca3a9cd0d7519ad68Block Operator
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