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 4231803 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233775 epoch_slot_no: 175 block_no: 4231626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1994 time: 2020-05-30 22:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95019917f1885042ea4cdec4327e78a27a1abe51d9ab73c613b71d69aca9e8efBlock Operator
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