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 4237133 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239105 epoch_slot_no: 5505 block_no: 4236956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-01 04:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60055f351134ec7c790b8637f25893bf59f8e1bb8148092f6e5f9191b194439bBlock Operator
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