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 4238915 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240887 epoch_slot_no: 7287 block_no: 4238738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-01 14:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5fc73f403fe4ac0cbf6c5eb87a8ec75c063408923f999d5ca707a374da772c7Block Operator
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