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 4237528 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4239500 epoch_slot_no: 5900 block_no: 4237351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6889 time: 2020-06-01 06:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd83d665cf596413275625accba66813c1293480914e7944bfdbe7b12be5bf7bdBlock Operator
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