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 4236687 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238659 epoch_slot_no: 5059 block_no: 4236510 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-06-01 01:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49e02c8bf23e914a8148ef9cda8ce97a2eb77a87febc6ebf85d79f3f83d0f47eBlock Operator
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