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 4235785 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4237757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 4235608 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13114 time: 2020-05-31 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3eda4968a0a2ed0f9ecf038d19de8fb086df20f5e464e56dc4ef1991d3c189Block Operator
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