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 4238056 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240028 epoch_slot_no: 6428 block_no: 4237879 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4027 time: 2020-06-01 09:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6cf2d6fab381eb0ebec764fcd08d22aac7de5cf63aa8e0c88b72a4e9be4594dBlock Operator
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