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 4238644 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240616 epoch_slot_no: 7016 block_no: 4238467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2020-06-01 12:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a70039ea9f73ea413b21d4b6026c1ae67866d8cb4a5260d6a6318a23ccb23ceBlock Operator
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