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 4237346 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239318 epoch_slot_no: 5718 block_no: 4237169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-01 05:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b6ad3916592e8943e664fef6165653683c70b0c8caef878b25ba4b4fe2cb92Block Operator
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