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 4235484 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4237456 epoch_slot_no: 3856 block_no: 4235307 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3414 time: 2020-05-31 19:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a76ae10f1a832c9b9ba27fe3361b4a5a27fa571eb9c16495f701f12bbfff94Block Operator
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