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 4235651 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237623 epoch_slot_no: 4023 block_no: 4235474 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-31 20:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa178857d2f4a1a01e1a86fa7c144ac26ffc725e9c05c767583b791c9d7628358Block Operator
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