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 4232174 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234146 epoch_slot_no: 546 block_no: 4231997 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1196 time: 2020-05-31 00:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a1be8a880f5060cdea11f6583964b7044f030ecbac14a4c0e9638b7233d84b2Block Operator
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