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 4236892 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238864 epoch_slot_no: 5264 block_no: 4236715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-01 02:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab73de8f5b030ed34521712a545f7cd125daf4aba07350d58d12159660acc3e3Block Operator
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