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 4235532 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4237504 epoch_slot_no: 3904 block_no: 4235355 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3217 time: 2020-05-31 19:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860b3b865ca67e62a9d934e9d7e00de601b6af2c65e4185bd33160ec14a1a052Block Operator
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