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 4234383 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4236355 epoch_slot_no: 2755 block_no: 4234206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1900 time: 2020-05-31 13:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2e88ea66d704da19a6e1345135154f96b322a6846ff8bd78e11594478c44bb2Block Operator
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