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 4238711 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240683 epoch_slot_no: 7083 block_no: 4238534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2186 time: 2020-06-01 13:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9658b93432932c77b6dddabf21c03e86aa8c1f44652f747f85c66eb2af940ac1Block Operator
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