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 4234711 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236683 epoch_slot_no: 3083 block_no: 4234534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2240 time: 2020-05-31 14:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x503d001cef92702db90577126faf9e8f70352f79de223f3a90054011478b4de4Block Operator
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