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 4237358 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239330 epoch_slot_no: 5730 block_no: 4237181 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1701 time: 2020-06-01 05:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1594f9c5c4cc3ffd89c95c0db99d7a8efd5d8f53fb9a6047a6838ece3f2589aBlock Operator
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