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 4237831 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239803 epoch_slot_no: 6203 block_no: 4237654 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-01 08:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964d33dc933d2f52a49341c0e5f6892ecc2b2fcb3673cedcff03ce7c30e60a4eBlock Operator
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