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 4239308 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241280 epoch_slot_no: 7680 block_no: 4239131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2026 time: 2020-06-01 16:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313bac0518aba01cad507f835cbc68610cd7ccc364bbc13dd2f477df64844720Block Operator
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