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 4234600 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4236572 epoch_slot_no: 2972 block_no: 4234423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3377 time: 2020-05-31 14:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15f1779fdf51c360f9d229fa60c262f44bde60bfb27f6a782c25626e2bf2eef0Block Operator
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