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 4236632 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238604 epoch_slot_no: 5004 block_no: 4236455 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4419 time: 2020-06-01 01:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6834e7e0bd1f132b960ba1f6d87d842e264e7aed59529539eb908feba846aa5Block Operator
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