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 4236371 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238343 epoch_slot_no: 4743 block_no: 4236194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1685 time: 2020-06-01 00:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9868fa0992e377f2dde4331971be57775f04e48006e77648cbdaf20f5b4f928cBlock Operator
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