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 4235256 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237228 epoch_slot_no: 3628 block_no: 4235079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-31 17:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf0d7ef74d47aed9dd60aed17e8812cae5355614a1faae42ac84d4e3e20e4d62Block Operator
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