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 4235061 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4237033 epoch_slot_no: 3433 block_no: 4234884 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4691 time: 2020-05-31 16:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa96f22dacb93a2357387e7538f3a0fe3ee4ea5bf2ec2da09d8bc22772ed272f6Block Operator
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