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 4238620 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4240592 epoch_slot_no: 6992 block_no: 4238443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4583 time: 2020-06-01 12:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc88ace540ede3ac5b4fbff9dbd5aa6f197f1a670477cc57a5e60309f29de23fBlock Operator
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