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 4238761 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240733 epoch_slot_no: 7133 block_no: 4238584 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-06-01 13:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf768ce5552bb74d2131fecec9c83ef6e711cbc8596e1543136fcaa5331aea730Block Operator
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