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 4234548 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236520 epoch_slot_no: 2920 block_no: 4234371 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1673 time: 2020-05-31 13:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbadbf9ed7717638f215769f1624186c48a5b300edd7ba66aa5bbf3d2617686d3Block Operator
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