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 4236895 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4238867 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 4236718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10029 time: 2020-06-01 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0345155cb64af831d5bc740d5a6bf9ab36358f04cace47b03b32b12777db9d0Block Operator
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