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 4234395 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236367 epoch_slot_no: 2767 block_no: 4234218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2020-05-31 13:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6913a66af81f76abde0486e9d1d55b8af1b71a1aa029d41035e76f5083ce9742Block Operator
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