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 4238613 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240585 epoch_slot_no: 6985 block_no: 4238436 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3094 time: 2020-06-01 12:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f28ff72726e154bffdc4bc814cf3391307ae2701d1ba063f9d792a4a4e7c85Block Operator
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