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 4234606 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4236578 epoch_slot_no: 2978 block_no: 4234429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3985 time: 2020-05-31 14:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12bcafe8fbb96b2f14f8e5b67c0c46cda194c78867f50db2ec355026338ea146Block Operator
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