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 4232920 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234892 epoch_slot_no: 1292 block_no: 4232743 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2020-05-31 04:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cf65ca87c3ee7cab5de9c4a743da51a42dad0deb33c001daa2ddceba72c120aBlock Operator
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