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 4237769 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4239741 epoch_slot_no: 6141 block_no: 4237592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3364 time: 2020-06-01 07:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844f615f5ac2acd1a09d393a5716d5db7fac49f88dc1a774d2e525875044ae06Block Operator
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