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 4231684 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233656 epoch_slot_no: 56 block_no: 4231507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-30 22:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5bfe5ad06856b727ebb09d0bbd4715321663ae05f2443da939f63da1a4cf288Block Operator
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