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 4239235 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4241207 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 4239058 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4202 time: 2020-06-01 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03903ea2ab03e65c6a50e9f72608c6ebb945f58a3b71e9e59009186051015e44Block Operator
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