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 4231315 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4233287 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 4231138 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2760 time: 2020-05-30 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1574bcdc8410bce10f4d830f4649f93c9a21977059e1808f5aad1767ae2437Block Operator
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