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 4238866 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240838 epoch_slot_no: 7238 block_no: 4238689 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-01 13:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376e88311f13786fc8dbbb4411ad3183cc5a18c96b06741cc027ac1821eba97dBlock Operator
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