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 4232669 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234641 epoch_slot_no: 1041 block_no: 4232492 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-05-31 03:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d446b19220198eb458f0120c8fea9495d56925b85b9c4a0ba36f38a35e6c765Block Operator
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