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 4234029 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4236001 epoch_slot_no: 2401 block_no: 4233852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3736 time: 2020-05-31 11:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe0d2dbcf620c3c94cc78b6a00e26e298645fe7b4d05995044e6cd9aeeeac53fBlock Operator
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