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 4239055 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4241027 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 4238878 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5331 time: 2020-06-01 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee2a241b09806a445b0e5633cba16c9dfd4daa7fe1152dc578e0200a5b184aaBlock Operator
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