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 4232577 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234549 epoch_slot_no: 949 block_no: 4232400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9864 time: 2020-05-31 03:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48029ff922c54e7d094a9a8a50fa2e76141f948185024384da2a49589bf0651dBlock Operator
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