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 4239084 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241056 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 4238907 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3474 time: 2020-06-01 15:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f00a7e2fb1491134ed6f46d9bcb49a4525a4db0f987eae292a6a084b07bf2eBlock Operator
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