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 4232967 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4234939 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 4232790 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3587 time: 2020-05-31 05:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd45156d753d8e145a2cf63c21d7c36886c9b39c30b16e87e5e56c5be18459b6aBlock Operator
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