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 4236648 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238620 epoch_slot_no: 5020 block_no: 4236471 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4805 time: 2020-06-01 01:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8560877a4925606ab96aca0eccf5fe6fc5bd9871040c0bce8552718b337c9911Block Operator
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