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 4235053 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237025 epoch_slot_no: 3425 block_no: 4234876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4757 time: 2020-05-31 16:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634c99a911b48dc93fe3089d9dec68eda7e65c04f15a7a661029356c74362621Block Operator
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