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 4235364 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4237336 epoch_slot_no: 3736 block_no: 4235187 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4693 time: 2020-05-31 18:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ce5c9a513d4974e3ba7a78beb3f2ed54dfd2bfe2ea22ed6c8386e62736b6b01Block Operator
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