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 4232470 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4234442 epoch_slot_no: 842 block_no: 4232293 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3906 time: 2020-05-31 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0204a6991c9d7b3ac37bb1579ce07fecb4bc943e6a0cdc5ede3702001879c479Block Operator
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