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 4232408 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234380 epoch_slot_no: 780 block_no: 4232231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1807 time: 2020-05-31 02:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62858fbc60f2bcd0ea18afc2b6b647b9068b85de2f6a266239d058052ddd2b28Block Operator
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