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 4231284 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233256 epoch_slot_no: 21256 block_no: 4231107 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3339 time: 2020-05-30 19:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ecc9493aa463748cf46cc03df44f8bace3b32913d4a75be4c129a7303eeb518Block Operator
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