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 4237544 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239516 epoch_slot_no: 5916 block_no: 4237367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2485 time: 2020-06-01 06:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc673859a8270ccd4357dc17c0e71d99b5414eb1a912fdea74d014122f722dcBlock Operator
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