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 4231881 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233853 epoch_slot_no: 253 block_no: 4231704 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4498 time: 2020-05-30 23:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb35dd8879596584897e624a8ea553af14921c210f4f11ac36e111af541ce99Block Operator
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