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 4234343 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4236315 epoch_slot_no: 2715 block_no: 4234166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8509 time: 2020-05-31 12:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0c2396f5eaedf61a3711e1e85d4158f6f314d46b971079c888971839dc1058dBlock Operator
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