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 4236052 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4238024 epoch_slot_no: 4424 block_no: 4235875 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5374 time: 2020-05-31 22:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a0c14b60b21e2a53db51952d2b69c39f4fc0141b4f6af0819e529adad6ae88Block Operator
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