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 4238201 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240173 epoch_slot_no: 6573 block_no: 4238024 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-01 10:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc553ac0ae64ed46017d7c13b7216a625914207eacde947cef601dfb3d1ba0f02Block Operator
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