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 4231341 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233313 epoch_slot_no: 21313 block_no: 4231164 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2020-05-30 20:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f715bb2aa9669671d393bb5a83c6fdf7b9ac5a933c1d72d4078ac344ee81e61Block Operator
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