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 4238125 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4240097 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 4237948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13780 time: 2020-06-01 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e465a3a2c9da7c413db82e282e291c8ac8025a3eaa1676e6a0e5d5867ddc53aBlock Operator
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