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 4232573 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234545 epoch_slot_no: 945 block_no: 4232396 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-31 02:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2dede1b79bcfe05dd313a3cc5b71feaba35f8a7b479c8fd3cf5d22dfa78f8eBlock Operator
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