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 4236889 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238861 epoch_slot_no: 5261 block_no: 4236712 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3753 time: 2020-06-01 02:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b8f9f21b5ca0d300613a25c34d1bab5d5836d7f86c48720fa78bbc481d1efdBlock Operator
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