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 4237126 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239098 epoch_slot_no: 5498 block_no: 4236949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5727 time: 2020-06-01 04:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e8eb0faec239f6e75852e13496a4c8401816c6e83f329a8b134e25358521f9bBlock Operator
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