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 4232452 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234424 epoch_slot_no: 824 block_no: 4232275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2020-05-31 02:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7e4df46b64fdc9ce543f43bb90d4a177c826b63e756291644bb4425b2c61ddBlock Operator
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