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 4238517 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240489 epoch_slot_no: 6889 block_no: 4238340 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2645 time: 2020-06-01 12:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0722a49f8a47504de9f8295eb40d085b29320ef9fc8aae07ec2d08dc4d5c7f06Block Operator
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