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 4235965 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4237937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 4235788 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14705 time: 2020-05-31 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11117747a7c0c83263b8424207776c2fde7ad4e6adfd8e4aee804de04ae6c9d0Block Operator
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