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 4236475 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238447 epoch_slot_no: 4847 block_no: 4236298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2859 time: 2020-06-01 00:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb227eee519e879c9aae3386a66eb6b1ed3feb2aee9badb91f6bd989ebf23884Block Operator
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