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 4232252 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4234224 epoch_slot_no: 624 block_no: 4232075 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7574 time: 2020-05-31 01:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5749055c4b386f9165e267c8bffd07e787b4b9c76a13f681b125220ccbaa741fBlock Operator
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