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 4238616 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240588 epoch_slot_no: 6988 block_no: 4238439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1874 time: 2020-06-01 12:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4911ade62d3f459532ed4f75dfb26b151ec5a30ede0e9b0d67bb2c4753abc03Block Operator
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