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 4236445 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4238417 epoch_slot_no: 4817 block_no: 4236268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4738 time: 2020-06-01 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7ccdf29156f79f2c43380c3b7d4362d39d6f85c7150684e4ffe49d143b1f46Block Operator
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