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 4237641 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4239613 epoch_slot_no: 6013 block_no: 4237464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4157 time: 2020-06-01 07:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5253f9371762910bdad02dcc0a27f26f79c4af33ab6cd478bc66cf5e8d397ffeBlock Operator
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