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 4237265 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4239237 epoch_slot_no: 5637 block_no: 4237088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2459 time: 2020-06-01 05:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c264cbcdc1ec32a7ad0f0a52266183bc116083ae8b1accb12c1f81a163e4f1Block Operator
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