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 4237236 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239208 epoch_slot_no: 5608 block_no: 4237059 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-01 04:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd51100144b7752db772f0874956b5180fb2682e9b4db8e1b6c222307b421b406Block Operator
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