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 4236913 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238885 epoch_slot_no: 5285 block_no: 4236736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-01 03:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d2482acf6cac23b6e8563a4b9f8326fa5f9ee15ec0c0f36a2d8c2f1d7f6964Block Operator
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