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 4236406 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238378 epoch_slot_no: 4778 block_no: 4236229 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5182 time: 2020-06-01 00:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x241383a190895aed6003a2fdf1d8210e8fd0fc0585f50cf2c630868b6f0bb89dBlock Operator
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