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 4235938 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237910 epoch_slot_no: 4310 block_no: 4235761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11319 time: 2020-05-31 21:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40691ae3644bd91ca7822b41ecc9602aff76f5d20aa58477a65d8854ae975f4bBlock Operator
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