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 4239282 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241254 epoch_slot_no: 7654 block_no: 4239105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1270 time: 2020-06-01 16:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6f4850c7f9688f5699fda39d6c4146c2fb9d09e2d6e767ea0f6655a489a3caBlock Operator
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