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 4232057 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234029 epoch_slot_no: 429 block_no: 4231880 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3287 time: 2020-05-31 00:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9088314224a58c6e8e40c1ab0a1db09db7f47895ca88bb42efafaaeed36a8386Block Operator
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