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 4235607 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237579 epoch_slot_no: 3979 block_no: 4235430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2046 time: 2020-05-31 19:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a82f91349df64008c39e3c9a3a7d903d7cc508e4708c1a261b8bdc5aaed771aBlock Operator
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