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 4239264 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241236 epoch_slot_no: 7636 block_no: 4239087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2548 time: 2020-06-01 16:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f7f2147d7c2b6536c9468f28c5e900af404d39c5f3ff7fe59ff5b81bfe73ad5Block Operator
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