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 4238966 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4240938 epoch_slot_no: 7338 block_no: 4238789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2078 time: 2020-06-01 14:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4b967bebb69a01af8479a8942c296bd85a21ad3f3e3d8447c32d1f46c43be1cBlock Operator
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