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 4238361 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240333 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 4238184 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3807 time: 2020-06-01 11:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2e26f269f52bfee3a8be5a2d8538874f69549379c9fe32aa226e98929645b28Block Operator
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