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 4239116 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241088 epoch_slot_no: 7488 block_no: 4238939 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1717 time: 2020-06-01 15:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2afed59b4dc39383638c11d2be2a3eccffad637811a53c870e7229e513e80f42Block Operator
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