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 4238735 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240707 epoch_slot_no: 7107 block_no: 4238558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-01 13:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47976f6ef60827e736cc8582eacff39d5203581ea66fee578a3cfb7700a76ac6Block Operator
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