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 4232236 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234208 epoch_slot_no: 608 block_no: 4232059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4868 time: 2020-05-31 01:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c83d3ce1ac493c565cc6fe9c71b23ff593b54497c26d97a441b7c634f87c758Block Operator
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