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 4235745 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237717 epoch_slot_no: 4117 block_no: 4235568 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-31 20:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98eb6472e40d8413213f7f82f2bb61f8279cccf4ad61ab215e760474ad3b2938Block Operator
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