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 4234290 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4236262 epoch_slot_no: 2662 block_no: 4234113 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2763 time: 2020-05-31 12:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfe30b65d5161e23f690bfc150b128bca6e921e1f105a570645252988f1bc471Block Operator
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