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 4238120 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240092 epoch_slot_no: 6492 block_no: 4237943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2370 time: 2020-06-01 09:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89de306385e5879886d3a2a88027b4f755645464ece525c2d95f458a8a832878Block Operator
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