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 4235507 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237479 epoch_slot_no: 3879 block_no: 4235330 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1106 time: 2020-05-31 19:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5928475af2bce2d5baab75a1c995354a63928b8574e133c33c15223ab81f4b44Block Operator
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