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 4237257 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4239229 epoch_slot_no: 5629 block_no: 4237080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3160 time: 2020-06-01 05:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2adb0d6ebcb1f0862ce4f57b5c45f96530af6593572f16fd04431f8cf32f5cBlock Operator
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