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 4239133 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241105 epoch_slot_no: 7505 block_no: 4238956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4579 time: 2020-06-01 15:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9ca6c2a39f4d90063453780a7c0401a44261e0e54d68bf120c7b10120bbb99Block Operator
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