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 4236592 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238564 epoch_slot_no: 4964 block_no: 4236415 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2462 time: 2020-06-01 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fe0f1c2a4ff7ff42223be0c05bb07faacc9334e83e4304c5620ca2c7e0c269aBlock Operator
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