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 4236814 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238786 epoch_slot_no: 5186 block_no: 4236637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3963 time: 2020-06-01 02:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe03f1df4bf4caa7356f2587f338872e010d8dea3f9298818266346b1d1f9b2fBlock Operator
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