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 4237135 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239107 epoch_slot_no: 5507 block_no: 4236958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3651 time: 2020-06-01 04:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02bd6860dc86b478a39419ea5517203e51e505af1451841989ac48280e02d6e6Block Operator
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