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 4232090 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234062 epoch_slot_no: 462 block_no: 4231913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2528 time: 2020-05-31 00:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984380b7f992d548fbfa69e08b2a54eb2274d8192d7c2a74156ee3b17e2db055Block Operator
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