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 4236606 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238578 epoch_slot_no: 4978 block_no: 4236429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2396 time: 2020-06-01 01:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c50d594516f1ea6da081b1e0bfd4081f348d718cdacf6e1a5fe4d7f58200e9Block Operator
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