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 4235409 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237381 epoch_slot_no: 3781 block_no: 4235232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2083 time: 2020-05-31 18:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b86f984755974d76409d74cb02e7a4ab7a55928a8e61f82333794bac3e0e93eBlock Operator
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