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 4236642 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238614 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 4236465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3650 time: 2020-06-01 01:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x751ec0eb16b9c4cff5107a4cd5e0e64094ce5d5936a81ecbc9faad8ecb6d4c27Block Operator
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