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 4232905 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4234877 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 4232728 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16120 time: 2020-05-31 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c24f3b3f92e97d79095d0f01d8649583f4fa5b0fb69d1453e7cca1c7ae11a64Block Operator
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