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 4239289 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241261 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 4239112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-01 16:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf58b1c8ad7f517d3af83489c6aa53a57a3e545e02272d9b7035d5f9d0b2a9742Block Operator
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