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 4234015 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4235987 epoch_slot_no: 2387 block_no: 4233838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 13347 time: 2020-05-31 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0229b39514a57c17acf9b879be2ad1ff7d5770fbe34a657afcd8221312043326Block Operator
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