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 4235777 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237749 epoch_slot_no: 4149 block_no: 4235600 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3460 time: 2020-05-31 20:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acf3282af9fd9a1c7445c8d7ff5ffd95d193eecbdfbc0a2badb84dc4ccb202bBlock Operator
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