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 4234083 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236055 epoch_slot_no: 2455 block_no: 4233906 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7254 time: 2020-05-31 11:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542f9ef30da14926522869c3f74948b395e016212d7a348c1e60f1f934f1346bBlock Operator
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