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 4231372 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233344 epoch_slot_no: 21344 block_no: 4231195 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1873 time: 2020-05-30 20:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b01ee8a8037be5e05b94e3470b1fea452569468533e304ec7d2562c2dd24b8eBlock Operator
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