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 4238589 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240561 epoch_slot_no: 6961 block_no: 4238412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2046 time: 2020-06-01 12:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef6f85c8e58bf7e95cb094b2c0088ef1933962337e2b1419f3aacb234e38f8e2Block Operator
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