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 4235748 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237720 epoch_slot_no: 4120 block_no: 4235571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-31 20:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59f5d7a36df88ac4961d7d074f1f8dd36046d2cb1fd032e8548013bb1f19144Block Operator
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