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 4235959 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4237931 epoch_slot_no: 4331 block_no: 4235782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4035 time: 2020-05-31 21:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc2b05e483fe929838ad9ee0423046e33d43d130716c2b15eacaa1a15987a12fBlock Operator
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