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 4237101 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239073 epoch_slot_no: 5473 block_no: 4236924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2512 time: 2020-06-01 04:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52351ba4134d2da6816b2b84ea1d7e6c72cd736970006e54e4160215b5172492Block Operator
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