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 4236605 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4238577 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 4236428 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4138 time: 2020-06-01 01:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b633c9d2e36c4ea571f203073e16888b3ff5485c19c633c1da021eead4d5d9eBlock Operator
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