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 4232645 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234617 epoch_slot_no: 1017 block_no: 4232468 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2615 time: 2020-05-31 03:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52146e4adb0d045cab49cb35c9f72be78bee236890c7f2d9f6e9e32a7a4617bBlock Operator
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