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 4237945 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4239917 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 4237768 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14374 time: 2020-06-01 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32cfd6d2ac101f75135273cb0d97c9c619e2065cc90b88b770005dfeb73d9777Block Operator
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