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 4234538 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236510 epoch_slot_no: 2910 block_no: 4234361 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5519 time: 2020-05-31 13:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacde4cab1dca7bc81a968ae81857135eadb3e62addbe0857e143b4b56e2c8459Block Operator
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