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 4232540 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234512 epoch_slot_no: 912 block_no: 4232363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2693 time: 2020-05-31 02:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd17c1c682d7e65eea8b1a3ae83621c9e78e3296411d773a35b8b8a5ce806bb4bBlock Operator
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