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 4235286 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237258 epoch_slot_no: 3658 block_no: 4235109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2315 time: 2020-05-31 18:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde36fed18b59c430aa4fbc7ded0b27850b7b590ae2f7a6dc1851d5802a57ea2Block Operator
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