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 4231776 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233748 epoch_slot_no: 148 block_no: 4231599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2892 time: 2020-05-30 22:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e631a18cc034a96c19eb80b1f7a6fe7be3592ecd1d96aa2acb381b9a3f3b01fBlock Operator
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