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 4234171 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236143 epoch_slot_no: 2543 block_no: 4233994 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4292 time: 2020-05-31 11:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f658c51adda516badd9162d95a1da3bf0a3d648e632e7cb64453cb8125b1ad4Block Operator
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