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 4235995 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4237967 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 4235818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6164 time: 2020-05-31 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe1a01dfe086ba8595c6530fe26867b920f421af16f76d715b7ecf272322167Block Operator
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