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 4239057 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241029 epoch_slot_no: 7429 block_no: 4238880 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-01 15:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688f3890f8575f4aa429695dfd235d8b63b73278ce88b6884ebc7540a6f31a2bBlock Operator
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