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 4237487 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239459 epoch_slot_no: 5859 block_no: 4237310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-01 06:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x641a44b96f7248729a75b2ce75d358025ee7153278a6e82b99b35756cf42e3c2Block Operator
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