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 4231895 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233867 epoch_slot_no: 267 block_no: 4231718 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-30 23:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637be9b5e477c79cbb99c50724ca2cc2ab67b5c957ec468b130eac553518934dBlock Operator
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