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 4232578 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4234550 epoch_slot_no: 950 block_no: 4232401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8524 time: 2020-05-31 03:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbffb8e728e2d607f9ddb10b36e2fc59809d2f3a18967e5067f94a80e2fcba6ccBlock Operator
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