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 4235389 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237361 epoch_slot_no: 3761 block_no: 4235212 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2472 time: 2020-05-31 18:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d45276dce3505a176fc16d8033d8efc9e6173087f327b48d7d415fcb7fe37faBlock Operator
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