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 4239241 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241213 epoch_slot_no: 7613 block_no: 4239064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2325 time: 2020-06-01 16:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3fe508297601f800af001addc52e98dc266c667dc7a3eb6816f5b990674179Block Operator
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