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 4234020 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4235992 epoch_slot_no: 2392 block_no: 4233843 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7204 time: 2020-05-31 11:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b184faed6a5203525ff0a97d82dbf2df522fc7cbf78716dd363379f1794c93fBlock Operator
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