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 4237889 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239861 epoch_slot_no: 6261 block_no: 4237712 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2441 time: 2020-06-01 08:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb021aa4f072b63e75a62f27b3b96608423ab38a9ea189d3a159cb5bd190ac9bBlock Operator
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