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 4238936 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4240908 epoch_slot_no: 7308 block_no: 4238759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1976 time: 2020-06-01 14:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e5eaec52191a78008f2f917785144f7e0867296cde5b0402142c8d273253f0Block Operator
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