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 4234013 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4235985 epoch_slot_no: 2385 block_no: 4233836 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3587 time: 2020-05-31 10:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ecf8d7770071ad76bc2bab3c3e95cd9de372b6ed0dbeeeb6bb85088c827a65Block Operator
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