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 4236180 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4238152 epoch_slot_no: 4552 block_no: 4236003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3273 time: 2020-05-31 23:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08b57cd889bd9e8df93d1e90108d4977cc47266613a4b2020307ae3c9a3ca89Block Operator
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