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 4232199 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234171 epoch_slot_no: 571 block_no: 4232022 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2020-05-31 00:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392d55063c97eee97ecbd4ef7f0bf9fa90b095907aaef8da1d0b7650e1156732Block Operator
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