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 4239184 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241156 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 4239007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2385 time: 2020-06-01 15:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e85f271b8c385a765c25e77bc8b1c12ce6950881ad5e6cee11cbc6e04b4e94Block Operator
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