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 4234810 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236782 epoch_slot_no: 3182 block_no: 4234633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2046 time: 2020-05-31 15:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab482d275482d0ce8e34d33ef5f02ca89480990ab6e47ac35e310966c2b7ddfaBlock Operator
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