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 4237991 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4239963 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 4237814 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3870 time: 2020-06-01 09:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0d3d9d3312ff3f88a873a7a2d8f8b7785b3daf14527c80e5c9960662d40c12Block Operator
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