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 4238815 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4240787 epoch_slot_no: 7187 block_no: 4238638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2054 time: 2020-06-01 13:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b75595e8c56f1a14bc615c10314125f65a9ccf9b33aef330b6b431ca2a146c6Block Operator
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