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 4238265 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240237 epoch_slot_no: 6637 block_no: 4238088 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2021 time: 2020-06-01 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc3acb7db1ba4921393c99c997804137ccdc17d4b974e5a3181a4149b55a18a4Block Operator
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