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 4238197 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240169 epoch_slot_no: 6569 block_no: 4238020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2322 time: 2020-06-01 10:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce25de8b191c2422fcff468d746c7a67993def2e8329a6c6794e0ed94cbbe084Block Operator
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