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 4238741 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240713 epoch_slot_no: 7113 block_no: 4238564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-06-01 13:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165d863047ed0e705e6cc7ae25bed58485f21195a3c4f5ae2824f340e569c575Block Operator
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