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 4431231 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4433278 epoch_slot_no: 5278 block_no: 4431054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-16 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e0134acffd7c0cd2691cbc062cdaab34e23c54f34b1746262889dbcf09463b3Block Operator
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