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 4239183 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241155 epoch_slot_no: 7555 block_no: 4239006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1858 time: 2020-06-01 15:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6efffc22b10c89cac7923246851376da0aefbb340569a1f6589ec778f3aae158Block Operator
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