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 4234947 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4236919 epoch_slot_no: 3319 block_no: 4234770 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3452 time: 2020-05-31 16:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79f99c16023f25274c5cbc2c93d7003b5b96c97eb5e4db30fa0da3d1056bed72Block Operator
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