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 4237960 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4239932 epoch_slot_no: 6332 block_no: 4237783 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-06-01 08:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13cd22d033ba51dddfe06bd2b3f2faa18e9aca3d5e4fdbff34ae61809ac1b0a4Block Operator
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