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 4232005 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4233977 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 4231828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 16157 time: 2020-05-30 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffc76581be5d4c3355be7241722d1ddd54ddb733c435d7de94340be31003333Block Operator
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