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 4231764 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233736 epoch_slot_no: 136 block_no: 4231587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3339 time: 2020-05-30 22:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3905736be6d3e2a98f455f0cae4f758019fa26b340e91f61a0de580063416b9cBlock Operator
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