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 4236277 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238249 epoch_slot_no: 4649 block_no: 4236100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2020-05-31 23:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd0f63f8f4043d4c8fedfe4488ec3e6db4950904d4cf7c13c2bfbae151561edcBlock Operator
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