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 4235217 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237189 epoch_slot_no: 3589 block_no: 4235040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1993 time: 2020-05-31 17:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fcbef45d09cb5b08005d7b78bee4c9720954e32e5aa77c3f1a21db1a7dfb0b3Block Operator
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