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 4238583 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240555 epoch_slot_no: 6955 block_no: 4238406 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5756 time: 2020-06-01 12:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bed811005b13d98f039e035f2b82965999e28a21b17b013dc4ec4a93d8532e7Block Operator
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