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 4231756 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4233728 epoch_slot_no: 128 block_no: 4231579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4037 time: 2020-05-30 22:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97416eab3fc1dbff767c842c4764cd8df58ffec42bd085b8292fc2492f3ae8ceBlock Operator
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