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 4235502 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237474 epoch_slot_no: 3874 block_no: 4235325 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1430 time: 2020-05-31 19:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e404dd761c72d50c3e6653fef10a66132582144d795ba4cb31b77ca712549ceBlock Operator
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