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 4235064 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237036 epoch_slot_no: 3436 block_no: 4234887 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4600 time: 2020-05-31 16:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3208d479b8f01eb2b7c510adfc5cf4dd2da63034216d6ca736452034db5936bfBlock Operator
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