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 4234591 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236563 epoch_slot_no: 2963 block_no: 4234414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3078 time: 2020-05-31 14:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b575c821e05c91a65694f5ae76883970978d9dc0f585ccacff2454c99d47e2fBlock Operator
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