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 4231377 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4233349 epoch_slot_no: 21349 block_no: 4231200 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3185 time: 2020-05-30 20:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fe6b9051b9fdee4edf111cfc2948cab7e835d519f5501d818e5ca137abb5a59Block Operator
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