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 4238335 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4240307 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 4238158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3985 time: 2020-06-01 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec6f0a0115da32f28e4e0fcb497ca24e23932c19e2c43ca819eb07817237b3b8Block Operator
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