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 4235798 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237770 epoch_slot_no: 4170 block_no: 4235621 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-31 20:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40bde0094c2d1c75f137bb125bbd31a17a413168a0e20defc4c9f34951f0e996Block Operator
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