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 4236906 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238878 epoch_slot_no: 5278 block_no: 4236729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-01 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa89132452fcaa12bfb7f23fe31628a5a594d187ae96cbae9f514534e889298Block Operator
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