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 4235246 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237218 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 4235069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8082 time: 2020-05-31 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x788ed4387bffda4d3a257b9f0b78beac20848d28e4392509a53d297b8221b74bBlock Operator
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