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 4232588 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234560 epoch_slot_no: 960 block_no: 4232411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6245 time: 2020-05-31 03:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69499129e556d1a3d9b6c3faf560c1f1f6305c6b52e0044a57c4b3d5f64b3908Block Operator
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