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 4238858 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240830 epoch_slot_no: 7230 block_no: 4238681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2020-06-01 13:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad79cf76cf0327aa70a129d83bdfac55e3df7e2b4b07087500a24979ebbfe272Block Operator
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