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 4237432 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239404 epoch_slot_no: 5804 block_no: 4237255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3220 time: 2020-06-01 05:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07efb14d83e85454e6f439959058264f0402459c956b64621c498c0964f4b5ceBlock Operator
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