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 4234796 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4236768 epoch_slot_no: 3168 block_no: 4234619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2568 time: 2020-05-31 15:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d5633de9e9151c4f809b7ea95d4bd412f3a9b3143c7deb3a1dfcdde131afc6Block Operator
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