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 4238669 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240641 epoch_slot_no: 7041 block_no: 4238492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-01 12:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9bcb84174545bf034472a05799b75bdd9a4621782c86b7849c1403efd2cd85Block Operator
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