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 4234289 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236261 epoch_slot_no: 2661 block_no: 4234112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1989 time: 2020-05-31 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1517b632dbe0b255afda4cc3c7fc7db82a09020f6c9dfe347679088c101e2590Block Operator
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