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 4234225 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236197 epoch_slot_no: 2597 block_no: 4234048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7457 time: 2020-05-31 12:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a0ea0676c97fa5728de96703977f8c8d4ef6d359d0f190f4c774d6f3da77dd2Block Operator
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