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 4232123 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4234095 epoch_slot_no: 495 block_no: 4231946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5380 time: 2020-05-31 00:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2fcafb29e7eeeaf4fd73c487452266bf4ab60bda7bc2cc1ee83c707805f3786Block Operator
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