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 4236616 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238588 epoch_slot_no: 4988 block_no: 4236439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3359 time: 2020-06-01 01:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf68ab75005e6f0715ff6692c9a580c3dcb0bf59b7115fcb9fccfb1fc6a721bbBlock Operator
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