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 4232799 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4234771 epoch_slot_no: 1171 block_no: 4232622 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3847 time: 2020-05-31 04:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4971d5668698f13b3bde14e92c1bd19f5d418b40b479b7a9a307b83c5e1e38d7Block Operator
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