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 4234885 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4236857 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 4234708 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 19731 time: 2020-05-31 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9814614734db526757a3bd725e3d3fc41cff8cccbe843bb945d883ca542b37deBlock Operator
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