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 4237795 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4239767 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 4237618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5294 time: 2020-06-01 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd0cb713372623475b025588ff41aa4a520fe9f37df44a494666a7f9583d167Block Operator
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