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 4237657 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4239629 epoch_slot_no: 6029 block_no: 4237480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4457 time: 2020-06-01 07:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8549fb1a1f398b05682920468ab66582e7e39466dae821b1a6f6fc822ce1d822Block Operator
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