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 4232693 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234665 epoch_slot_no: 1065 block_no: 4232516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-31 03:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b71304dfae6ef4cd0ee13743ab111394a724c746694cb52b59c133341b7464Block Operator
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