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 4235505 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237477 epoch_slot_no: 3877 block_no: 4235328 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2182 time: 2020-05-31 19:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3f23b52593033f55acdddf42c0d74bc3a19da72a10f5e0a4168d2a59fad8f63Block Operator
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