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 4231772 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233744 epoch_slot_no: 144 block_no: 4231595 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3409 time: 2020-05-30 22:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f883d3e5fef339e2d9b0b5b2c09797ff06f9ab23ee0c3575ed0af5b1ce7facBlock Operator
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