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 4237753 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239725 epoch_slot_no: 6125 block_no: 4237576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2391 time: 2020-06-01 07:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4165e5c19e67375807cb987c7a19b068413bb0410d82b35536b819c8505cd486Block Operator
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