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 4236471 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238443 epoch_slot_no: 4843 block_no: 4236294 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7497 time: 2020-06-01 00:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ab5f61d4c3f448cb79fc4d297a0dbe18ad7d34db87195e40d2dce2fdb0c8294Block Operator
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