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 4238824 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240796 epoch_slot_no: 7196 block_no: 4238647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-01 13:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900a110646ad202a2949f62763058402301d57a930713f01ab62a2d54e1e9e11Block Operator
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