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 4234514 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4236486 epoch_slot_no: 2886 block_no: 4234337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8598 time: 2020-05-31 13:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d2a9621c159de657ad1724fbaa8d91e50d66d9a0bcfd07426edc0baa258886Block Operator
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