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 4236497 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238469 epoch_slot_no: 4869 block_no: 4236320 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 00:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8691cdc6aed2edfa67b0bfd29e47c761bffeaac9813ff2649874a60230bd86aBlock Operator
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