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 4236794 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238766 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 4236617 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2764 time: 2020-06-01 02:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98efdb74c3116981bd93951dabc37f25a7db001a92aa82772f89c6136cffc4a8Block Operator
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