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 4237016 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4238988 epoch_slot_no: 5388 block_no: 4236839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-06-01 03:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf729bdeba34eab388c03d9fd2ce830718b01d6ca892f362c759fd21114238ea8Block Operator
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