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 4234214 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236186 epoch_slot_no: 2586 block_no: 4234037 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3635 time: 2020-05-31 12:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b497776bc5f90143abe78562924caa523ba214d3dfa65ae9147c9816522b772Block Operator
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