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 4234022 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4235994 epoch_slot_no: 2394 block_no: 4233845 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1855 time: 2020-05-31 11:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ebf532281bf285564a80f58685ecd5463c6cfb75e979b2aab3be7d65c88d519Block Operator
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