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 4237225 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4239197 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 4237048 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10642 time: 2020-06-01 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cd166ce3f135d8bfa7be86609d4fd80090f90d52262c42a911cf3112083a027Block Operator
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