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 4236865 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4238837 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 4236688 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 17751 time: 2020-06-01 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fd0b90f4ee84c8f9dd5268f3a4350f84e338fec5e393774e23516d37eb7040bBlock Operator
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