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 4238764 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240736 epoch_slot_no: 7136 block_no: 4238587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 13:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc626b1692170a1608658d473dc736d19ab3db6156cab2edb59eb0ffe8d4fabBlock Operator
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