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 4236625 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238597 epoch_slot_no: 4997 block_no: 4236448 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1493 time: 2020-06-01 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd5a0e3c7f00c2e134a8c2c52a47cff3e8876c7d01be93fe6f4952be4e237468Block Operator
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