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 4231645 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4233617 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 4231468 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7630 time: 2020-05-30 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe73c9724a31232b866b2acde51dca0b2856b55ec6658afafdb4f62cc994aa22Block Operator
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