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 4231409 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233381 epoch_slot_no: 21381 block_no: 4231232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2257 time: 2020-05-30 20:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x063db30b329600f643849fc15234d90f43ba1cf8f3c8ec508552d23927f7dac2Block Operator
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