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 4239048 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241020 epoch_slot_no: 7420 block_no: 4238871 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4136 time: 2020-06-01 14:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x780cb495c30b12bdfdbd1fae2b858cd18c352a01363fb70ea4095e4ee3b04f05Block Operator
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