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 4236380 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238352 epoch_slot_no: 4752 block_no: 4236203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1090 time: 2020-06-01 00:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54059156873d24164f7701f33127796b277fdf951e8a557904611076d0a9bf76Block Operator
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