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 4236137 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238109 epoch_slot_no: 4509 block_no: 4235960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1718 time: 2020-05-31 22:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bf6b432803a5853cb1fc2b85a1872e06eed409dce84ab60c8de589d287e788aBlock Operator
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