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 4238740 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240712 epoch_slot_no: 7112 block_no: 4238563 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1693 time: 2020-06-01 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfca03f5aeef8470c13ffef1424a12425372ac88808fa7dca904494d7a7f86d1Block Operator
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