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 4235231 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237203 epoch_slot_no: 3603 block_no: 4235054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6753 time: 2020-05-31 17:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc202231ea54e3874d990016b88b697e31ae04e85ce333f65c9f037d528bb0355Block Operator
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