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 4236685 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4238657 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 4236508 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10914 time: 2020-06-01 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc32176fd31ef6a4942df6fea0b61bf940ea7812f29bda6c9ea1d9dffed7366b0Block Operator
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