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 4234444 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236416 epoch_slot_no: 2816 block_no: 4234267 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2429 time: 2020-05-31 13:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2148695e8ee07b5c6aeddfc91e77e0e4f90871d4254543cb0f8d0cac2f253922Block Operator
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