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 4237984 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239956 epoch_slot_no: 6356 block_no: 4237807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4148 time: 2020-06-01 09:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1cea25490cea19b927d8dd77549c64958ee73a3f41c363b933b7c51cb162f34Block Operator
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