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 4235275 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4237247 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 4235098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5996 time: 2020-05-31 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913592f2d59102e20eb4c1183d23ebdf8697f18568cbad1e17be993d44d0cd29Block Operator
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