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 4231760 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233732 epoch_slot_no: 132 block_no: 4231583 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3269 time: 2020-05-30 22:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b6673212cd91375a28b7c20eb9bc34c2ebacf4c4de77264f6529d19367b300Block Operator
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