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 4239152 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241124 epoch_slot_no: 7524 block_no: 4238975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1681 time: 2020-06-01 15:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73e5093f8e043947521c7f6a960a370a5b60d3140660a14c6d1f232dffec1c98Block Operator
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