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 4231542 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4233514 epoch_slot_no: 21514 block_no: 4231365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6546 time: 2020-05-30 21:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca15aff67ece58133b76a4816fcac906a82e739cc13005fd786e7771db92ebcBlock Operator
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