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 4237223 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4239195 epoch_slot_no: 5595 block_no: 4237046 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4559 time: 2020-06-01 04:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fab23ae634682b59562804742a08524a10c371056ff33133e4d345e0f9bdcf9Block Operator
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