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 4235065 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 4237037 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 4234888 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 22671 time: 2020-05-31 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb30eeb8627c5b4cd2e23955cc99df098fbe135e0e8a75f3902b6700716926caBlock Operator
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