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 4236715 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4238687 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 4236538 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5999 time: 2020-06-01 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef4c51adc4d9f42c3aa73b610220fcf69c386fa60d4709d7d0eb047847640151Block Operator
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