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 4231822 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233794 epoch_slot_no: 194 block_no: 4231645 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4388 time: 2020-05-30 22:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b7ebd8e3457c17ae3d8f4f5b61890c5d101bacdb913b12d53936c126a9ff87Block Operator
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