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 4232153 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234125 epoch_slot_no: 525 block_no: 4231976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1997 time: 2020-05-31 00:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864f5c4fc511728ca1a9fc66639d46b5b7582ee6f16565ce6aaaf5fcd48fd56aBlock Operator
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