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 4238986 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240958 epoch_slot_no: 7358 block_no: 4238809 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2243 time: 2020-06-01 14:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa720a6ac6214bd6f0222a38669484f14e3c914d7a6ed0ccac2fb72fcb5dc8a06Block Operator
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