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 4236683 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238655 epoch_slot_no: 5055 block_no: 4236506 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1783 time: 2020-06-01 01:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d769702dec3c11605d53b1fd203f94a80c5a3902b54b1b9ea0b710c6a8d2d95Block Operator
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