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 4238875 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4240847 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 4238698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3783 time: 2020-06-01 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9346502af7f9b7c6791a54baad8b9c964829dbbb628f585606d295ec122e73c4Block Operator
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