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 4234734 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4236706 epoch_slot_no: 3106 block_no: 4234557 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5379 time: 2020-05-31 15:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ebb4bffbff1d5fa7e49fcb3c16f8ae897c324b9bcc6f8a8f0bed5b3574f2637Block Operator
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