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 4238630 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240602 epoch_slot_no: 7002 block_no: 4238453 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3068 time: 2020-06-01 12:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe89bf8901077143a41f7232a4a556cd1ff2968d83ba63aa8a7a3341c545ef5Block Operator
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