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 4235793 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237765 epoch_slot_no: 4165 block_no: 4235616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4739 time: 2020-05-31 20:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4ab3c1502978c4a27c2b488df461494efa4ae54f9bb8c6c16bf3f1c4f8882c4Block Operator
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