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 4232940 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234912 epoch_slot_no: 1312 block_no: 4232763 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2017 time: 2020-05-31 05:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2539a4e6773dc9cd8b300a06e28c4b462e03b9ea7af44e20c3b1492b7492a0eBlock Operator
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