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 4235301 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237273 epoch_slot_no: 3673 block_no: 4235124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2661 time: 2020-05-31 18:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e424d9ffefe7489c44106eb805f825d1093d6ff664b852111e1213a595abf0bBlock Operator
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