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 4234115 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4236087 epoch_slot_no: 2487 block_no: 4233938 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5185 time: 2020-05-31 11:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb63e9b6b51df9d4adfed61a62f9d0eee5b3a10c03b53107c8d3e780bc60bc6Block Operator
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