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 4234568 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236540 epoch_slot_no: 2940 block_no: 4234391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9690 time: 2020-05-31 14:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1671ac56025c9f8f8e251f6391f2b166ab99650adb767546d3880583948377dbBlock Operator
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