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 4238451 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240423 epoch_slot_no: 6823 block_no: 4238274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-01 11:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81c78d9fb36fd4fe9a22b9a888306c02bee1cfd824119ed66dc59e0eb0445da7Block Operator
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