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 4235955 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237927 epoch_slot_no: 4327 block_no: 4235778 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5738 time: 2020-05-31 21:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e3d9dff1ead8cd427e8c9b0cb530ac823dff1fd82eddbb013f157f935663f1Block Operator
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