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 4239250 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241222 epoch_slot_no: 7622 block_no: 4239073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 16:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d726b2345832757c917f27376815e936a036181f7d17e509c15b2007d26c46Block Operator
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