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 4234914 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4236886 epoch_slot_no: 3286 block_no: 4234737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1824 time: 2020-05-31 16:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2efa486d9bae098800343851c7ed1a4045b6dfc4362f2325ecfd96e75eaf20d0Block Operator
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