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 4231509 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233481 epoch_slot_no: 21481 block_no: 4231332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2020-05-30 21:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f8bce4c68cc3befca4d4b6c261407cdbfc1e29cf3c6dd2aa0b50c2e5ba05b9fBlock Operator
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