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 4237342 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239314 epoch_slot_no: 5714 block_no: 4237165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1787 time: 2020-06-01 05:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548494215546c5fd4b140c5b2e8e5ca67779011a6b06d8c60233e99670106d0bBlock Operator
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