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 4232086 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234058 epoch_slot_no: 458 block_no: 4231909 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1913 time: 2020-05-31 00:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a8788ae7c24e676c6e25d7742b0d43f941242ec3caee2c901cbca623fbd0a86Block Operator
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