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 4232810 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4234782 epoch_slot_no: 1182 block_no: 4232633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-31 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91a1601e6e36c12d24e71eadb8cc7391b27dade96a3f5b98e36bba115b6ab14Block Operator
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