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 4234208 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4236180 epoch_slot_no: 2580 block_no: 4234031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3367 time: 2020-05-31 12:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe92601d07c2852e13feb56ea5e61b4023b33542386aa152266df8d09db96be0dBlock Operator
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