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 4239263 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4241235 epoch_slot_no: 7635 block_no: 4239086 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2983 time: 2020-06-01 16:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc67f7bf6b85a57f9de94a79b66472f8121e76b92c2d6970e1118efaeb9aaf05Block Operator
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