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 4234685 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236657 epoch_slot_no: 3057 block_no: 4234508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1676 time: 2020-05-31 14:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1163b490678b0f5762d843ecce7bd1a9afb25e1771b2c7f795d7e977864fd3b2Block Operator
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