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 4235697 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237669 epoch_slot_no: 4069 block_no: 4235520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3429 time: 2020-05-31 20:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97b55637314d5c84bd6c4b8543fc959240c723a2fe2afa76cc4f1086c2b2625Block Operator
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