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 4239047 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241019 epoch_slot_no: 7419 block_no: 4238870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5259 time: 2020-06-01 14:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x026c5efad7c31dde32f1eaf9cde3aa89700ed6b1714d3a203da02b38bda3ae35Block Operator
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