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 4234021 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235993 epoch_slot_no: 2393 block_no: 4233844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3874 time: 2020-05-31 11:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01172783e124bec2fe58bff4ec7feee00fe66bfc86b7c09f79f28b6b0c7c6fdaBlock Operator
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