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 4235966 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4237938 epoch_slot_no: 4338 block_no: 4235789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4576 time: 2020-05-31 21:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de5867179394e61899b26042d3305d807d2d2b66bd67e8d1f3409d7f0f3536aBlock Operator
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