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 4234375 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4236347 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 4234198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9637 time: 2020-05-31 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03bb596f4c58d9da9fe547f84d97c871ee89ead1140d8977cf9192a0f2c78022Block Operator
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