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 4238470 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240442 epoch_slot_no: 6842 block_no: 4238293 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3195 time: 2020-06-01 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccd5d377c73967d5eeea1719c735934d3dae3f06dccc81dfa5eaa02e66ba0257Block Operator
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