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 4237175 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239147 epoch_slot_no: 5547 block_no: 4236998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2928 time: 2020-06-01 04:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea37499ee490a369cd3dc84d2bbf34b2a7f5070a2f3824cbf1dc21749c2ae72Block Operator
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