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 4238997 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240969 epoch_slot_no: 7369 block_no: 4238820 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-06-01 14:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabaa767e625556f81822f390218da1a91d3d7956c12dd980432d288cf124a58fBlock Operator
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