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 4235249 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237221 epoch_slot_no: 3621 block_no: 4235072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2355 time: 2020-05-31 17:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ccc46e55cf0bd1f20c5f3f4128b7f8ee894e8be12651ed60eab0a522ac1559Block Operator
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