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 4231590 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233562 epoch_slot_no: 21562 block_no: 4231413 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4740 time: 2020-05-30 21:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63775d879c7b627f7b4e15b77338c76cf311b58f63f9922c1c8cc963bae98e3aBlock Operator
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