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 4238151 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240123 epoch_slot_no: 6523 block_no: 4237974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-06-01 09:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3cb4a5830191edb19ba63b6054a2e63b4974713b3d93f2c2a1b4d7b269fd08Block Operator
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