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 4237497 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4239469 epoch_slot_no: 5869 block_no: 4237320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2674 time: 2020-06-01 06:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x573dbca866701a33531fe3f266e09b42c6c34b294def4d0462397d5d7e9b1a93Block Operator
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