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 4236622 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4238594 epoch_slot_no: 4994 block_no: 4236445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3172 time: 2020-06-01 01:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6911747ceed04f56d8b5047930d1d9f42e4c9f657cc36f4093bcbfe7d8b66274Block Operator
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