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 4235827 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237799 epoch_slot_no: 4199 block_no: 4235650 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2020-05-31 21:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a551839ae8d0639033a2f7d5fc20a9494802a0dd3f27b931af4532d1535c38aBlock Operator
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