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 4237928 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239900 epoch_slot_no: 6300 block_no: 4237751 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1450 time: 2020-06-01 08:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb728e82f39a7cdf2f7774dc2b5dfc582e03c2c4a7a703a3966084e8b6fa9b59aBlock Operator
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