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 4234476 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236448 epoch_slot_no: 2848 block_no: 4234299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3490 time: 2020-05-31 13:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09151232a1d2d4852ef5c181acd74642584535035b23c5160a78138032595f4Block Operator
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