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 4236301 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238273 epoch_slot_no: 4673 block_no: 4236124 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-31 23:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfabaf334b00261d1fe029f08d010c1e0d85cb3ec425cd6d7f191a0d5ab64cf2aBlock Operator
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