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 4236654 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238626 epoch_slot_no: 5026 block_no: 4236477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-06-01 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb427d66871f9f39cefa47a77ee7f52bb5418b33306066a86718f29fa9ab637eBlock Operator
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