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 4234203 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236175 epoch_slot_no: 2575 block_no: 4234026 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1854 time: 2020-05-31 12:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce439db69c7abe04505bb65f7ca8c419fb70d24111181926ac2917b8fd1d4200Block Operator
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