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 4235889 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4237861 epoch_slot_no: 4261 block_no: 4235712 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8143 time: 2020-05-31 21:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf79ba79b2ccdebbb17f4ce9be4fffb8734ecb89a5dc3f34fce406b885a37f536Block Operator
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