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 4238758 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240730 epoch_slot_no: 7130 block_no: 4238581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3511 time: 2020-06-01 13:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x764fe8c66ed793c3c1dfc3702fde1eb03386ab58c79eb9d0f50a3b4146751701Block Operator
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