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 4236760 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238732 epoch_slot_no: 5132 block_no: 4236583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3628 time: 2020-06-01 02:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1007607e3ffe1a83b0516ebcfd27cbfc10c9ef607ca301f69e27fa1e9c47d210Block Operator
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