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 4234356 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236328 epoch_slot_no: 2728 block_no: 4234179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2371 time: 2020-05-31 12:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07c87556d75b78196c9376ed7250e9984a5da8f710173c33c989191569472cddBlock Operator
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