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 4238515 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4240487 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 4238338 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9831 time: 2020-06-01 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76ebba1fbc23e3a470a7326e53e0b0e5c00c3464aced62392d0bacf4d75ec32dBlock Operator
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