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 4237608 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239580 epoch_slot_no: 5980 block_no: 4237431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1952 time: 2020-06-01 06:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaae7da5c76234fb2d2f2fc9fe969be6bc7b36eb2f0d2d7de5c60144b1c79ab8Block Operator
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