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 4238845 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4240817 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 4238668 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 13294 time: 2020-06-01 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e05d3e684584d699ac15a9e7ced30f4a754e099498671d415615fc46e5a76cBlock Operator
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