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 4235005 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4236977 epoch_slot_no: 3377 block_no: 4234828 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7001 time: 2020-05-31 16:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe799fbf7cec1ccfda2a86e498624ae0a81e3c9af55431ef686a5787db9a5b0e3Block Operator
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