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 4234477 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236449 epoch_slot_no: 2849 block_no: 4234300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3814 time: 2020-05-31 13:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea2bd59c3c56402c3429a06a6848e3f5879ea9ea803522c148cbfbedad784130Block Operator
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