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 4231461 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233433 epoch_slot_no: 21433 block_no: 4231284 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3024 time: 2020-05-30 20:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae6a843cdd14206ce223e1f4bd4cb72ab96ab0bf3df62ab94c5aa99dbe52c62dBlock Operator
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