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 4235291 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237263 epoch_slot_no: 3663 block_no: 4235114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1991 time: 2020-05-31 18:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72289786e52e376655e4e280835311d73162d5eca1bf44ded62273f995d8c056Block Operator
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