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 4234704 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4236676 epoch_slot_no: 3076 block_no: 4234527 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6858 time: 2020-05-31 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67882c3cc499d8a7467e16d61e91a5f11d20d1d9bfc651f475cfa6a5a57ca1f2Block Operator
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