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 4234456 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236428 epoch_slot_no: 2828 block_no: 4234279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4915 time: 2020-05-31 13:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf060cb86e9fc62c711d636f8f71bbc85b97a5d3b3efbb69b8033b9deea8b51b2Block Operator
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