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 4239212 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4241184 epoch_slot_no: 7584 block_no: 4239035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3838 time: 2020-06-01 15:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd747d8930fff622d14b7c4b3d0750d78105cad0bb62e5d6dbc2d88788ba81791Block Operator
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