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 4232855 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234827 epoch_slot_no: 1227 block_no: 4232678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2020-05-31 04:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fb163781c21610868d8250b8e1be5a6c49c2923e17186c31f6501d0d0749914Block Operator
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