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 4231784 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4233756 epoch_slot_no: 156 block_no: 4231607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9613 time: 2020-05-30 22:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190f55818b7bdd7613f56484a4ad6ec34c90888b5f1d7c9339c1e0c9bba1d810Block Operator
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