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 4238687 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4240659 epoch_slot_no: 7059 block_no: 4238510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10898 time: 2020-06-01 12:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a2715cd07da805ef6e7e4c9c12bbac79a81ae99d443b561e15617dc32afec1Block Operator
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