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 4238083 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240055 epoch_slot_no: 6455 block_no: 4237906 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-06-01 09:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03ebae4a4c7e6c5c9210e836a59edb3cefc613a9ba79b4840f7fbabb6788b03Block Operator
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