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 4234119 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236091 epoch_slot_no: 2491 block_no: 4233942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3069 time: 2020-05-31 11:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d2f64c51ab557d5292d7fdc0a55e506128a5b7d24cb3215b2600ac77907394cBlock Operator
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