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 4235284 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237256 epoch_slot_no: 3656 block_no: 4235107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1853 time: 2020-05-31 18:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf35e91d5197b21d3744dbe0c6fb8be59cc92bd09908bc89a1ce7255c8d714724Block Operator
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