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 4234425 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236397 epoch_slot_no: 2797 block_no: 4234248 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-31 13:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd160a310be3a9132446465b8c1bea3db358b300a0e434c0f5dd19d13f92ed51Block Operator
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