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 4236951 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238923 epoch_slot_no: 5323 block_no: 4236774 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2926 time: 2020-06-01 03:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6edd48428878d0d92eaebbc12254d6e7398d7283b1bf8b81718a77de4ea84421Block Operator
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