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 4234127 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236099 epoch_slot_no: 2499 block_no: 4233950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8005 time: 2020-05-31 11:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09b60391e05aff4a6ff17ae669ee86aa051450dbf4ea44e3c0ba0c81e6655b85Block Operator
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