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 4231705 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4233677 epoch_slot_no: 77 block_no: 4231528 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4990 time: 2020-05-30 22:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fb8cd2926d82478c520e00e87969b561f2f9799ee50034d8e38edb95d5047fcBlock Operator
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