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 4235439 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237411 epoch_slot_no: 3811 block_no: 4235262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2657 time: 2020-05-31 18:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea608cfe50cf314415d05997e50eb1ddf2f6920d8f895ce5ee3ef7cc0823c4b6Block Operator
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