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 4236369 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238341 epoch_slot_no: 4741 block_no: 4236192 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2404 time: 2020-06-01 00:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x630ecd9fcd597843585ce342b2f6693b0363e82b34231538f422aa3fdfcf23e9Block Operator
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