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 4238665 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4240637 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 4238488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 17982 time: 2020-06-01 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70540f018d3ae1426f6dab423a7e0deafeb92b1651e3effa178bb25132c95b0eBlock Operator
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