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 4235118 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237090 epoch_slot_no: 3490 block_no: 4234941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5486 time: 2020-05-31 17:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a0a523faeb624876ee6216b893890371b26de43439004fa4924e590e8f36fccBlock Operator
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