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 4234053 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236025 epoch_slot_no: 2425 block_no: 4233876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4406 time: 2020-05-31 11:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466a81ff065e0f360db93ab2afbcf86138a41ec3065b72a60e2d930b7858ad15Block Operator
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