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 4238269 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240241 epoch_slot_no: 6641 block_no: 4238092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1648 time: 2020-06-01 10:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa787ae89a8525698c97a0f568de79d58cc9959016645dcf2537a1b7c5a54c915Block Operator
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