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 4235920 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237892 epoch_slot_no: 4292 block_no: 4235743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2580 time: 2020-05-31 21:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d2422bcb1cd499b6ada75b6c3ead9380f2ab7361bfa80aa49c28527f481a23Block Operator
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