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 4235245 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4237217 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 4235068 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 19626 time: 2020-05-31 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf93772b8165d9085fc916675abf30ab879645672d80a6474aa54b95f5778c6fbBlock Operator
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