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 4232860 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234832 epoch_slot_no: 1232 block_no: 4232683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2226 time: 2020-05-31 04:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c3ed7182deda930e8deebf3a59589efdf7b4b79f37eab58ce84e2131ab0c29eBlock Operator
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