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 4232605 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234577 epoch_slot_no: 977 block_no: 4232428 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2675 time: 2020-05-31 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4643df3841ec5abb2882df1e5b1fd589eb7e84aab160c0a946137784453fd48Block Operator
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