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 4237067 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239039 epoch_slot_no: 5439 block_no: 4236890 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2757 time: 2020-06-01 03:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eddc036098adc5a92a81bdd45669dc8312afc1614de662c1c3446a3e07685e3Block Operator
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