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 4231303 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4233275 epoch_slot_no: 21275 block_no: 4231126 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5828 time: 2020-05-30 19:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x041cda9819d008d5695ba8c47f32a7589d018a3bc9e2da5d8c5f39a1385caa2aBlock Operator
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