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 4236386 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4238358 epoch_slot_no: 4758 block_no: 4236209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2727 time: 2020-06-01 00:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90a743fd963f43c11ee9afc3b18f5f1697a8dbf74ad992b7222405545bcb4667Block Operator
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