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 4234937 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4236909 epoch_slot_no: 3309 block_no: 4234760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1714 time: 2020-05-31 16:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdd4b1bdccea9876b5c4bbdb404de352be621bf6a4e252761c64de09cc82a10eBlock Operator
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