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 4231913 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4233885 epoch_slot_no: 285 block_no: 4231736 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3260 time: 2020-05-30 23:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8499bcb5730b4ccf591ff1f4abca2c0e1a7d7d72cce66833be0ea9c55b26e60dBlock Operator
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