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 4234373 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236345 epoch_slot_no: 2745 block_no: 4234196 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2552 time: 2020-05-31 12:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab9ff76a533cfb253db3a21a8c1f1232bfe3ab3ef64edc7b03bc01f39f8b017aBlock Operator
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