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 4237765 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4239737 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 4237588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12377 time: 2020-06-01 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbe4fb5f0d112fd9a56ea821a7df0d50994c43fbbf804d655b4edfbace1e67dBlock Operator
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