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 4237849 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239821 epoch_slot_no: 6221 block_no: 4237672 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4961 time: 2020-06-01 08:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd65964fabca49ff587b8b2477b581a2227bc84f7d2921e062d1636d7e47d4212Block Operator
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