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 4239117 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241089 epoch_slot_no: 7489 block_no: 4238940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1816 time: 2020-06-01 15:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf79b1ef0a21835fbafe3af1eee7f11913cf82d895ab599131a2798828b3fd97aBlock Operator
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