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 4236054 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238026 epoch_slot_no: 4426 block_no: 4235877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2582 time: 2020-05-31 22:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63535b8f6676bbd59f76d6928c2615d3470b401d8610eaa858bdcc5f979403baBlock Operator
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