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 4234976 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236948 epoch_slot_no: 3348 block_no: 4234799 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4793 time: 2020-05-31 16:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca99edce9a992c75bf07d57f26cd2fec283cef5eb2003f2ba366a130049943daBlock Operator
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