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 4232462 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234434 epoch_slot_no: 834 block_no: 4232285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2743 time: 2020-05-31 02:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x625aacc3151fac3e3b65bb7da90a3cc23cbe22217ea98df70593a837ba95c11eBlock Operator
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