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 4239275 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241247 epoch_slot_no: 7647 block_no: 4239098 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 16:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecf5f8cc0f10fe1eaa0d1dd84b4af6c2b0ab69c88caf957b49f6b29161d41dcdBlock Operator
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