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 4236400 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238372 epoch_slot_no: 4772 block_no: 4236223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2348 time: 2020-06-01 00:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d963e574057bedd25f95829d4f27e60bd683b06eae465ed3eed0b8cbd5b7a4aBlock Operator
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