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 4238646 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240618 epoch_slot_no: 7018 block_no: 4238469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1951 time: 2020-06-01 12:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x093f695b7ec35c5f7418de23865b178c19105c617fbd811e7093378a8fbec110Block Operator
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