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 4238458 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240430 epoch_slot_no: 6830 block_no: 4238281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1874 time: 2020-06-01 11:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ea0e17b8f77f316832330edb56009d99b3b8650d501f5e62140b701fb73f8fBlock Operator
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