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 4235187 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237159 epoch_slot_no: 3559 block_no: 4235010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6072 time: 2020-05-31 17:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3953d0af163ac9cc2d00a22ef288ab593da059c9cdd825fe47f7eead5f2b230Block Operator
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