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 4231533 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233505 epoch_slot_no: 21505 block_no: 4231356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-30 21:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27023e154d1e19806cacfc6996ac0062f17d396d793b27ccd6ca8428501a13baBlock Operator
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