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 4232657 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234629 epoch_slot_no: 1029 block_no: 4232480 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-31 03:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c5b661d1ff8413922b5c625bfa5704fdcf5b261b95a97348deb6d88f3bbd35eBlock Operator
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