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 4236836 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4238808 epoch_slot_no: 5208 block_no: 4236659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2803 time: 2020-06-01 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e8aefea20890fece3a0d475190bf4a8c3ce9f0741ef016c7de7936759c634d9Block Operator
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