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 4232007 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4233979 epoch_slot_no: 379 block_no: 4231830 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2974 time: 2020-05-30 23:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe195039b090f5fd13e7394a65d5472aeddf07db6c1f0753b6fe0ef037bef04cBlock Operator
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