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 4232575 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4234547 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 4232398 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11732 time: 2020-05-31 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76b87e374cabf54c40ac1cd8e29b55fdc17b7b64c44d4d29dfc11712e24f3955Block Operator
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