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 4234109 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4236081 epoch_slot_no: 2481 block_no: 4233932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2756 time: 2020-05-31 11:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9734334a2e05d57ae068bb8746c4c1738d0268e71b572d610d0dd7b05d4ef9fBlock Operator
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