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 4238100 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4240072 epoch_slot_no: 6472 block_no: 4237923 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3225 time: 2020-06-01 09:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd77d55cef88a05f3c7d962a87d455096667403b837761abafef8765aa09733daBlock Operator
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