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 4237554 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239526 epoch_slot_no: 5926 block_no: 4237377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1253 time: 2020-06-01 06:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8652398d738b2081dcf5a262420b277d3205ae11dd6acc2380804b95fcff1a3fBlock Operator
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