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 4232152 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234124 epoch_slot_no: 524 block_no: 4231975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2011 time: 2020-05-31 00:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35ef39de9655de54734fbce61210b58ad495cbbdd5fc80b4f34bee7f9e1f6681Block Operator
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