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 4236873 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238845 epoch_slot_no: 5245 block_no: 4236696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2346 time: 2020-06-01 02:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7271b1c8e7a9f46e8030777c06a2d1b6ecc4b459220ddf6460334f29a8458bfaBlock Operator
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