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 4237785 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4239757 epoch_slot_no: 6157 block_no: 4237608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7503 time: 2020-06-01 07:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f34cb9460376dce3dc38e4a3f6b8b06e4611d6c156d0181b56c6855f7be8969Block Operator
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