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 4232313 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234285 epoch_slot_no: 685 block_no: 4232136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2085 time: 2020-05-31 01:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81643f528a8090713ec296cce9f347267bbf6b34311476bd3e36743e143e3b3aBlock Operator
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