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 4234299 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236271 epoch_slot_no: 2671 block_no: 4234122 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1993 time: 2020-05-31 12:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c7d6303ab5ece185a4d06fbd21593d0d8b2ed2a3170e628dac779e2e6cffc64Block Operator
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