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 4235096 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4237068 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 4234919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3433 time: 2020-05-31 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f89cd6bdee6ca473b90a96c50a6ea4ff5125c95a7c874aec702425c98bf0c3fBlock Operator
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