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 4237258 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239230 epoch_slot_no: 5630 block_no: 4237081 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2020-06-01 05:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0772d054630bad75da00a571ff496b86617da506834b945801a0719c32321c3eBlock Operator
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