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 4237170 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239142 epoch_slot_no: 5542 block_no: 4236993 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3073 time: 2020-06-01 04:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa0e7f73f434f0e47a317f32a312851439b5c9b7ee9943c0cf711ec596b82eeBlock Operator
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