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 4237009 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238981 epoch_slot_no: 5381 block_no: 4236832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-06-01 03:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2598c1e6c07e968f629c099707204b3a67a4bdb4ad2a29611b959f8b6b862c66Block Operator
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