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 4234168 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4236140 epoch_slot_no: 2540 block_no: 4233991 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2850 time: 2020-05-31 11:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bea73d1995dfa791b2a32efda9ecf3394da4cb749b9eb03c9bcd2a0bea4f8c1Block Operator
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