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 4231783 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233755 epoch_slot_no: 155 block_no: 4231606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1134 time: 2020-05-30 22:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7472c9d56036ddf3feaf31473ddaacd64a4f98dcdba84748d629a547fd4e89fBlock Operator
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