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 4238438 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240410 epoch_slot_no: 6810 block_no: 4238261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2020-06-01 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5079aabc33aee892aea873bec7f5a7bdc2c5a3080cad1239417f04c98eb554dBlock Operator
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