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 4232414 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234386 epoch_slot_no: 786 block_no: 4232237 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2404 time: 2020-05-31 02:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68bd15310f2e9b01d69e4bf96972e2ce4e803ad59c4f2da67d5aa3c99082b709Block Operator
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