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 4234730 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236702 epoch_slot_no: 3102 block_no: 4234553 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2644 time: 2020-05-31 14:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc1ebb632981d965b5000cee0f392a4ea889a29d8d49b968c62fabb6c5487902Block Operator
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