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 4235971 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4237943 epoch_slot_no: 4343 block_no: 4235794 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6890 time: 2020-05-31 21:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e71d75d631e1bf28dbf007be0c35b9e1a44557aa78d6fb7c67afcfa98234f5Block Operator
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