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 4234182 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4236154 epoch_slot_no: 2554 block_no: 4234005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3320 time: 2020-05-31 11:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2fb642af8db446f7fa9af7098153eee6c98f0bedc73024e528d45e6ed97e8c8Block Operator
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