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 4232323 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234295 epoch_slot_no: 695 block_no: 4232146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2915 time: 2020-05-31 01:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3569671d0fbe27bb7219f1f46fcec6e4c54f66411f32300928939acfc73c084cBlock Operator
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