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 4232715 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234687 epoch_slot_no: 1087 block_no: 4232538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5340 time: 2020-05-31 03:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d971163dec578cfae17764c4481f797730134785d4c80e244ccbadb0eba11c3Block Operator
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