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 4236790 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238762 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 4236613 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2729 time: 2020-06-01 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c7a7e994e9385a72c5c2ed5796fd74a48dc6008ae0a9e6eabac96e572b3b74Block Operator
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