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 4239291 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241263 epoch_slot_no: 7663 block_no: 4239114 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-01 16:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06a9bb6709a9e8bfd61a5b42325e9ea7fa0dfa7378a866d5e6ad0143dd170a36Block Operator
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