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 4231286 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233258 epoch_slot_no: 21258 block_no: 4231109 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3853 time: 2020-05-30 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f7c1abd6373a0750104098f4408a6a06c4d3a8a4f335513d891fbab887ed4f6Block Operator
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