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 4236809 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238781 epoch_slot_no: 5181 block_no: 4236632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3433 time: 2020-06-01 02:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3e36dbdae6b650f3e524f2f314250b65153b325b225c2324e840fffa364534bBlock Operator
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