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 4235504 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237476 epoch_slot_no: 3876 block_no: 4235327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3606 time: 2020-05-31 19:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x623b3c379e8260c374467f330e0d9b76144104b70422c11afefcb90eca07e2a0Block Operator
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