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 4236423 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238395 epoch_slot_no: 4795 block_no: 4236246 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2647 time: 2020-06-01 00:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf80b8a84e423afecc66c968f4a9d5d28d2d20e5ee43c68090c9274e06c601cBlock Operator
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