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 4238246 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4240218 epoch_slot_no: 6618 block_no: 4238069 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3970 time: 2020-06-01 10:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4a1409c3fff64c067e03bb3fd53e6f0bd265c47d4c70c9a426db76578af9a99Block Operator
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