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 4234374 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4236346 epoch_slot_no: 2746 block_no: 4234197 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3288 time: 2020-05-31 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48169045e044ed3da7233aa45dd7c258c7582c64aba0565c8ffb0f408b77c39cBlock Operator
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