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 4234537 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236509 epoch_slot_no: 2909 block_no: 4234360 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6640 time: 2020-05-31 13:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d92af20938d5b364489ca230c0414c5adadf48e86ad6ceec5dd4761c452c6caBlock Operator
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