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 4234198 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236170 epoch_slot_no: 2570 block_no: 4234021 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2828 time: 2020-05-31 12:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb843a5d0874a8ae748097b30c3a7cadb49c12b79460a95fab19f46a872f885cbBlock Operator
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