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 4234811 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236783 epoch_slot_no: 3183 block_no: 4234634 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6149 time: 2020-05-31 15:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7efb2a4af8c65ed5b5e82e3a8fabf00668384bb275f90ad66509b9e53d67014Block Operator
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