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 4235809 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237781 epoch_slot_no: 4181 block_no: 4235632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4149 time: 2020-05-31 20:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1ca718dfd490ac49387d2b47a8f9e7f4607b6b501e5175edb6fa8101b133c6Block Operator
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