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 4234424 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236396 epoch_slot_no: 2796 block_no: 4234247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5795 time: 2020-05-31 13:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f2a29a828473246e1f62f804c275e576d4b2be1ed353d13dd4220d4de612d3aBlock Operator
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