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 4234128 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4236100 epoch_slot_no: 2500 block_no: 4233951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3311 time: 2020-05-31 11:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x760c4fa1c8f790bfe62dd84e3c1b88486e717eb46a7ddc6ca15ba15e744bb0a0Block Operator
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