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 4238040 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240012 epoch_slot_no: 6412 block_no: 4237863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2587 time: 2020-06-01 09:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663c0a2ec9e5894c4186f7de8101ed853311ac0dfd758be9dc6c6b1b7a19db77Block Operator
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