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 4234508 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236480 epoch_slot_no: 2880 block_no: 4234331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2526 time: 2020-05-31 13:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd56883e9c21dcbda42f000fb68cc4321f39a2b81bc9af3ea10f88d4d74abc2bBlock Operator
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