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 4234307 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236279 epoch_slot_no: 2679 block_no: 4234130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3052 time: 2020-05-31 12:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d59ada5aadff7a977e8adeb3af4c44c562f05394a92b1aa5195246f784556e2Block Operator
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