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 4234311 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236283 epoch_slot_no: 2683 block_no: 4234134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5641 time: 2020-05-31 12:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc165f3216cf68c37b26159f2a7ba53e1933bafc2da8220ac83d4c1ef750cda5eBlock Operator
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