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 4234035 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4236007 epoch_slot_no: 2407 block_no: 4233858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8188 time: 2020-05-31 11:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04918554da16d63523fc64706d547bd38ac1a9e2859edba3d41c142a0d689d8Block Operator
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